Taser X3 - Manual (Page 55)

55 Chapter 4 Maintenance/Troubleshooting
What to Do Following ECD 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 policies and procedures 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 a sharps 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. Also, the TASER training materials provide additional information on forensic
evidence collection procedures.
Effects on Animals
• The ADVANCED TASER® M26™ and TASER® X26™ ECDs are an effective option for dealing with aggressive
animals and have generally been successful in most deployments. The TASER X3 ECD uses similar technology,
but does not yet have the same service record as the previous models.
• NOTE: The aggressive animals are usually incapacitated/stunned momentarily in M26 and X26 deployments,
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.
Police/Military K-9 Caution
ECD operators and K-9 officers must work closely together to develop policies and procedures for deploying
the ECD when a K-9 is present. If a K-9 bites a probe or bites the suspect between the probes, the K-9 could
receive a shock. This could have a negative impact on the future duty use of the K-9.