P-13.1, r. 2 - Regulation respecting the discipline of members of the Sûreté du Québec

Section 10 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

10. A member must use a service weapon carefully and with judgment.

The following in particular constitute breaches of discipline:

(a)  not maintaining or keeping in good operating condition a service weapon, or the ammunition entrusted to him;

(b)  showing, handling or pointing a service weapon without sufficient cause;

(c)  failing to report to his superior each time he uses a service weapon in carrying out his duties;

(d)  not taking reasonable precautions to prevent the loss or theft of a service weapon or its use by an unauthorized person;

(e)  lending or transferring a service weapon;

(f)  lack of care in the use and handling of a service weapon, particularly with unnecessary danger to the life or the safety of another person;

(g)  carrying or using in performing his duties, unless so permitted, a firearm other than that issued to him by the Sûreté.

O.C. 467-87, s. 10.