Louisiana § RS 40:2405.6 - Training for peace officers; electronic control devices
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§ RS 40:2405.6. Training for peace officers; electronic control devices
Manufacturers of electronic control devices, commonly referred to as "stun guns", which are sold for law enforcement purposes within the state of Louisiana shall develop a training and certification course which shall instruct peace officers as to the proper handling and use of the devices. The course shall also contain instruction regarding the impact of high voltage electronic control devices and the effects of their use. Every peace officer who purchases or is issued an electronic control device for use in the performance of his duties shall successfully complete this training course.
Acts 2010, No. 578, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 40:2405.6 ("Training for peace officers; electronic control devices") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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