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Electronic Control Device Report (3rd Quarter CEW Stats 2013)

Third Quarter 2013 statistics for electronic control device usage by the Marin County Sheriff's Department.

7/25/13 - Type of deployment: fired air cartridge - at least one probe hit target

ECD not effective

  • Case: SO 13-4987
  • Video: Yes
  • Injuries: Yes
  • Offense: 243(b)PC, 148 PC

Deputies were dispatched to a investigate a suspicious person at a residence who may have been in violation of a restraining order. On arrival, deputies contacted a subject who became uncooperative. The subject refused to submit to a pat search and would not remove his hands from his pockets. The subject became combative and violently resisted. Control holds, distraction strikes and 2 CEW deployments had little effect. 3 deputies were eventually able to detain and arrest the suspect.

8/18/13 - Type of deployment: fired air cartridge - at least one probe hit target

Suspect incapacitated by ECD

  • Case: SO 13-4576
  • Video: Yes
  • Injuries: No
  • Offense: 647(f) PC, 148(a) PC, 602 PC

Deputies were dispatched to a prowler call. An intoxicated uncooperative subject was holding a large rock and threatened deputies. The subject refused to comply with lawful orders. The deputy incapacitated the subject with a CEW. The subject was arrested and booked.

7/20/13 - Type of deployment: drew - aimed - pointed laser

Suspect surrendered upon mere display of ECD

  • Case: SO 13-3984
  • Video: Yes
  • Injuries: No
  • Offense: 417 PC, 245 PC

Sheriff's personnel were dispatched to a report of a subject brandishing a firearm like weapon in West Marin. A Sheriff's Sergeant displayed a CEW while another deputy provided lethal cover. The suspect complied with orders and was arrested.

8/4/13 - Type of deployment: drew - aimed - pointed laser

Suspect surrendered upon mere display of ECD

  • Case: SO 13-4271
  • Video: Yes
  • Injuries: No
  • Offense: None

An inmate was a danger to himself and he needed to be place in a safety cell at the Marin County jail. He refused to be handcuffed in his cell. He took a bladed, threatening stance and provoked deputies to enter his cell. A deputy displayed a CEW and the subject complied with orders.

9/10/13 - Type of deployment: drew - aimed - pointed laser

Suspect surrendered upon mere display of ECD

  • Case: SO 13-5062
  • Video: Yes
  • Injuries: No
  • Offense: 5150 W&I

Deputies were dispatched to a reported suicidal subject. The subject was possibly armed with a knife. On arrival, deputies located the subject who initially refused to show her hands. A deputy displayed a CEW and the subject complied with orders. The subject was placed on a 5150 W&I hold.

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