24 Del. Admin. Code §§ 5500-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 5500-5.0 - Baton, Inflammatory Agent Sprays, Chemical Sprays, and Handcuffs

5.1 Anyone licensed under 24 Del.C. Ch. 55 wishing to carry law enforcement style batons, inflammatory agent sprays, chemical sprays, and handcuffs, while in the performance of their duties as a BEA under 24 Del.C. Ch. 55, must have completed a training program on each and every weapon/item. The carrying of these weapons/items is only authorized after the BEA completes the appropriate training program with a certified instructor as required by the manufacture of the weapon/item and all certification and re-certifications are provided to the Professional Licensing Section.

5.1.1 Under no circumstances would a person be permitted to carry any other type weapon/item, while in the performance of their duties as a BEA under 24 Del.C. Ch. 55, unless first approved by the Director.

5.1.2 Any person registered in 24 Del.C. Ch. 55 who fails to provide a valid certification for any of the above weapons, if carried while in the performance of their duties as a BEA under 24 Del.C. Ch. 55, will be subject to disciplinary actions consistent with the law.

5.2 The Board shall have the right to deny any certification or re-certification from an instructor or training program that is deemed to be not within generally accepted practices for the weapon/item. Any denial may be appealed by submitting a request to the Professional Licensing Section and addressing the Board of Examiners.

24 Del. Admin. Code §§ 5500-5.0

18 DE Reg. 318 (10/1/2014)
22 DE Reg. 306 (10/1/2018) (Final)