Which drill is mentioned as a method to address CEW darts?

Which drill is mentioned as a method to address CEW darts?

• A. Stop, drop, and roll drill to pull out darts
• B. Run toward the officer
• C. Freeze and do nothing
• D. Call for backup

Answer: (A)

Stop, drop, and roll is taught as a controlled way to handle a CEW dart when it’s embedded. The idea behind this drill is to minimize unnecessary movement and stabilize the body so that the dart can be reached and removed or assessed more safely by trained personnel. By stopping, lowering to the ground, and rolling, you reduce the risk of the dart shifting or causing additional tissue damage, making the extraction or evaluation process more predictable. Rushing toward the officer, freezing and doing nothing, or simply calling for backup don’t address the mechanics of dart removal. They either introduce danger, fail to manage movement, or describe a general safety step rather than the specific technique used to address the darts.

Stop, drop, and roll is taught as a controlled way to handle a CEW dart when it’s embedded. The idea behind this drill is to minimize unnecessary movement and stabilize the body so that the dart can be reached and removed or assessed more safely by trained personnel. By stopping, lowering to the ground, and rolling, you reduce the risk of the dart shifting or causing additional tissue damage, making the extraction or evaluation process more predictable.

Rushing toward the officer, freezing and doing nothing, or simply calling for backup don’t address the mechanics of dart removal. They either introduce danger, fail to manage movement, or describe a general safety step rather than the specific technique used to address the darts.