Taser M26 - Manual (Page 15)

ADVANCED TASER® M26 Operating Manual • MMU0008 Rev: B
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RECOMMENDED DRIVE-STUN AREAS FOR MAXIMUM EFFECT
When officer safety is at risk, drive the M26 into the following areas for maximum
effectiveness.
Carotid (sides of neck) ( see warning below ).
Brachial plexus tie-in (upper chest).
Radial (forearm).
Pelvic triangle (
see warning below ).
Common peronial (Outside of thigh).
Tibial (calf muscle).
WARNING: Use care when applying a drive-stun to the neck or groin. These areas are
sensitive to mechanical injury (such as crushing to the trachea or testicles if applied
forcefully). However, these areas have proven highly effective targets. These areas should
only be targeted when officers are defending themselves from violent attacks. Refer to your
department’s policy regarding drive-stuns in these and other sensitive areas.
WHAT TO DO FOLLOWING TASER DEVICE USE
Considerations for Handling Used Probes
Each agency will establish its own procedure for probe removal
and collection. Treat probes that have penetrated the body
as contaminated needles (biohazard). If the probes must be
removed from the subject, follow all department SOP for handling
biohazards.
Grab the probe firmly and quickly pull it straight out. Do
not twist the probe as the barbed tip may cause additional injury.
Carefully place used probes sharp-tip first into either a sharps container or into the
cartridge side wire pocket container, secure in place, and place in a secure location
where no one will accidentally touch the probes.
Once the subject is restrained, evaluate the need for medical attention as you would
with any other use-of-force incident.*
Take photos of any injuries, place the photos into evidence.*
Collect the expended cartridge, probes, and AFIDs and place them into evidence.*
* as directed by department policy.
EFFECTS ON ANIMALS
The M26 TASER devices are an effective option for dealing with aggressive animals
and have generally been successful in most deployments.
NOTE: The aggressive animals are usually incapacitated/stunned momentarily, but
recover quickly. The vast majority of the animals quickly left the scene and broke the
wires.
If deployed on a domestic animal, consider having animal control available to restrain
the animal.
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