Attention Local 1613 Members:
San Diego Sector recently announced Taser training for agents. According to the memo from Chief Fisher, agents are required to be certified with the baton and OC Spray. This assertion directly contradicts section 6.1.4 of the national policy which states agents who have previously been certified in either the collapsible straight baton or OC spray are eligible to be trained and certified with the Taser. In addition, the person who is in charge of the program at the national level gave assurances to the National Border Patrol Council that agents would not be required to be certified first with OC Spray.
Therefore, if you desire to be certified with the Taser and you are not currently certified with OC Spray, you are still eligible for the training. If someone says you are not eligible or you need to attend the OC Spray course first, direct them to section 6.1.4 of the national policy and please notify Local 1613 at 800-620-1613 ext. 80 or 81 or by email.
Chris Bauder
President
San Diego Sector recently announced Taser training for agents. According to the memo from Chief Fisher, agents are required to be certified with the baton and OC Spray. This assertion directly contradicts section 6.1.4 of the national policy which states agents who have previously been certified in either the collapsible straight baton or OC spray are eligible to be trained and certified with the Taser. In addition, the person who is in charge of the program at the national level gave assurances to the National Border Patrol Council that agents would not be required to be certified first with OC Spray.
Therefore, if you desire to be certified with the Taser and you are not currently certified with OC Spray, you are still eligible for the training. If someone says you are not eligible or you need to attend the OC Spray course first, direct them to section 6.1.4 of the national policy and please notify Local 1613 at 800-620-1613 ext. 80 or 81 or by email.
Chris Bauder
President
NBPC L-1613
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