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Some police may prefer to carry a fixed baton due to the greater intimidation it may provide. Similarly, a fixed baton serves better as a conspicuous symbol of authority (i.e., "badge of office") than a collapsed expandable baton. Fixed batons may often be less expensive than their collapsible counterparts of identical or similar quality.
There is generally no prohibition against specific types, but rather all batons are treated the same under the common legal term "billy." Examples: Maryland and Indiana have no laws prohibiting civilians from owning and carrying batons for self-defense. Tennessee allows civilians to carry as long as they have a training certificate.
President George W. Bush signs the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, June 22, 2004.. The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) is a United States federal law, enacted in 2004, that allows two classes of persons—the "qualified law enforcement officer" and the "qualified retired or separated law enforcement officer"—to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United ...
The New Zealand Police do not usually carry firearms. Under normal circumstances, police in New Zealand carry pepper spray, batons, and Tasers, though all are trained with the Glock 17 pistol and Bushmaster M4 semi-automatic rifle. These firearms are carried in all frontline police vehicles and are available for use should a situation require it.
Carry a police baton and ASP batons in the performance of their duties (NYS Penal Law 265.20 b.). Carry and use handcuff restraints in the performance of their duties (NYC Administrative Code 10-147). Make arrests for crimes not committed in their presence but only if ordered to do so by a regular police officer or a police dispatcher.
For civilians, permits can sometimes be obtained to possess or carry certain weapons if that person meets certain qualifications that show they can be trusted (such as safety training and lack of prior criminal behavior) and/or have a specific need for the weapon, for example if the nature of their job places them at high risk for assault or ...
Congressional Democrats are pushing for federal policies mandating that gyms and fitness centers in the U.S. be accessible for Americans with disabilities. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif ...
Other duties include managing and handling drugs and firearms, processing property and exhibits and a range of station support tasks. They wear maroon epaulettes and are not authorised to carry or use firearms; however, they do carry telescopic batons, handcuffs, oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray and Tasers. They have limited police powers and ...