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Policy 311 Anaheim Police Department Policy Manual Weapon Mounted Light 311.1 POLICY • A weapon mounted light, is a lighting device specifically designed to be affixed to a weapon and illuminate areas or subjects when circumstances deem appropriate. • Weapon mounted lights attached to duty weapons must be approved by the range master. • Prior to carrying a weapon mounted light; all officers must attend a two hour training course at the Range. This training will include a review of policy, proper light use guidelines and shooting/qualification with the weapon mounted light affixed. • Weapon mounted lights must be affixed to the weapon and remain in place for the duration of the officer's shift. A holster that is designed for the weapon and light combination must be worn if an officer is carrying a weapon mounted light. • Weapon mounted lights are not a substitute for the officer's hand-held light. Searches of persons, vehicles or property, when no threat can be articulated, must be conducted with a hand-held light. The use of a weapon mounted light is restricted to those situations where an officer would be authorized to have his/her weapon drawn. • Weapon mounted lights and holsters are optional equipment, purchased at an officer's own expense. All equipment must be in possession at the time of training. Any violation of this policy or use of the weapon mounted light outside of the training guidelines will result in discipline and/or the removal of the weapon mounted light. Weapon Mounted Light - 72 Adopted: 2013/05/13 © 1995-2013 Lexipol, LLC