Applicable To: All sworn employees

Approval Authority:  Chief Richard J. Pennington

Signature:  Signed by RJP

Date Signed:  9/26/08

1.               PURPOSE

To authorize the use of weapon-mounted lights for the Smith and Wesson Model M&P40 .40 caliber pistol.

2.               POLICY

The Atlanta Police Department will allow sworn employees to have a weapon-mounted light on the Smith and Wesson Model M&P 40 .40 caliber pistol.

3.               RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1              Division, section and unit commanders will monitor implementation of this directive.

3.2              The Training Section commander is responsible for ensuring that all training meets Department and Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council requirements and for recommending the specific equipment to be issued and used.  The Training Section will also be responsible for the storage and maintenance of all training records.

3.3              Supervisors will conduct inspections of weapon-mounted light systems and holsters in accordance with APD.SOP.3040 “Weapons”.

4.               ACTION

4.1              All sworn employees are authorized to have a weapon-mounted light system on their Smith and Wesson M&P 40 provided that the employee has a Department-approved light, a Department-approved dedicated light holster, and has been trained by a certified Department firearms  instructor and demonstrated proficiency to the Training Section. 

4.2              Sworn employees assigned to CID, a Field Investigative Team, or other plain clothes assignment will be authorized to carry a separate, detachable  light system after they have been trained by a certified Department firearms instructor and have demonstrated proficiency to the Training Section.

5.               DEFINITIONS

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6.               CANCELLATIONS

                  N/A

7.               REFERENCES

                  APD.SOP.3040 WeaponsADPSO0808WeaponMountedLights.htm