So, No More Tasers?

Did anyone read the revised order that came out in late October?

General Order 03-02-04, Section II (Policy), Subsection E - Increased Deployment Risk:

• When practicable, Department members should avoid the use of a Taser on subjects who:
• are elevated above ground or are in an unstable position (e.g., tree, roof, ladder, ledge, balcony, porch, bridge or stair);
• could fall and suffer an impact injury to the head or other area;
• could fall on a sharp object or surface (e.g., holding a knife, falling on glass);
• may be less able to catch or protect themselves in a fall (e.g., restrained, handcuffed, incapacitated, or immobilized)
• may have impaired reflexes (e.g., from alcohol, drugs or certain medications);
• are running, or are otherwise in motion;
• are operating or riding any mode of transportation (e.g., vehicle, bus, bicycle, motorcycle, or train); or
• are located in water, mud, marsh environment if the ability to move is restricted.

Well, that would pretty much rule out the use of a Taser in any and every situation lest you expose yourself to Department charges, legal liability, COPA probing, public ridicule and Civil Rights charges that might land you in Federal prison for four years. The Taser is just one more piece of equipment they want you to take out, never use and take a few days off for if you lose it.

Does no one in the Legal Department vet these orders before they post them for coppers to run afoul of?