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and when it will not endanger officers or the public. The policy allows for application of the CED in the following circumstances: 1. A subject is violent or is physically resisting. 2. The subject has demonstrated, by words or action, an intention to be violent or to physically resist, and reasonably appears to present the potential to harm officers, him/herself or others. 3. To deal with a potentially dangerous animal which appears to pose an imminent threat to human safety. When a suspect is fleeing, without any other factors, a CED application is not permitted. The CED is not to be used on pregnant women, the elderly, obvious juveniles or those who are handcuffed or otherwise restrained unless the specific set of circumstances calls for an application. The CED should not be used on those who have been sprayed with pepper spray or who are in a physical position where they could fall and be injured because of the application. The CED is never to be used to psychologically torment, punish or elicit statements from anyone. Ideal targeting locations are outlined in policy and through training. The policy recognizes during a physical altercation, precise aiming of a CED can be difficult. Officers are instructed to avoid applying the CED to the head, neck, chest or groin. Following a CED application, officers must evaluate the CED's effectiveness and determine if additional applications appear reasonable. Officers are required to seek medical treatment for a person following a CED application and to notify a supervisor of the application. The policy outlines reporting procedures to ensure thorough documentation and review of all CED applications. Department Policy — Body Worn Cameras Pleasanton police department Policy Manual Section 450 outlines use of body worn cameras by officers and professional staff assigned to field operations. All department members, including managers, who are assigned body worn cameras shall wear the device when working any uniformed assignment. Members assigned to non-uniform assignments shall wear and activate the cameras during pre -planned enforcement encounters or when directed by a supervisor. Police managers are exempt from wearing their cameras when inside the police station or while performing administrative functions. Policy Manual Section 450.3 outlines when a body worn camera is to be activated. Outside of exceptional circumstances, including mechanical failures or if a situation makes it unsafe to do so, members are required to activate their cameras during the following situations: Page 6 of 8