Taser X26P - Manual (Page 21)

21 Chapter 4 Cartridges & ECD Operation
For most deployments, hold the ECD level. Do not tilt the ECD unless it is necessary to do so to align the ECD
with the target.
All TASER ECD deployments should be in accordance with current TASER training and warnings, and department
training, policies, and procedures.
Normally, aim the LASER at the preferred target areas of the body, which are the lower center-mass (below the
chest) and legs when the subject is facing you, or the subject’s back if the subject is turned away from you.
WARNING
When possible, avoid intentionally targeting the ECD on sensitive areas of the body such as the head,
throat, chest/breast, or known pre-existing injury areas without legal justification.
The top probe impacts the target near the LASER beam; however, the probe impact distance from the LASER
will vary depending on the distance between the ECD and the target, type of cartridge, etc. At 15' (4.6 m), the
LASER’s position corresponds to the trajectory of a 25' (7.6 m) cartridge’s top probe at the same range.
The bottom probe impacts at an 8-degree angle from the top probe. This results in a spread of approximately
1' (0.3 m) for every 7' (2.1 m) of distance from the ECD. Greater probe spread increases effectiveness.
“Silence Is Golden”
The TASER ECD’s electrical current is relatively quiet when both probes make direct contact with a human or an
animal. In contrast, some practice conductive targets are loud because the energy is arcing in the air.
If electrical current is loud during field deployment and the subject is not reacting as expected, the electrical
circuit may not be completed or the current may be shorting out and may not be effective. Deploy a second
cartridge or consider other options in accordance with your agency's policies.
Potential Causes of Reduced or No Effectiveness
• Loose or Thick Clothing. If the probes lodge in clothing and are too far away from the subject, ECD
effectiveness is reduced and can be eliminated.
• Miss or Single Probe Hit. The current must pass between the probes. If one probe misses, a second
cartridge should be deployed if practical and legally justifiable. Also, using the X26P ECD in the drive-
stun mode as described below may complete the circuit between the single probe and the ECD electrode.