department policy on leo knife carry?

[shootist16]

My department allows carry of folders with up to a four inch blade. Policy also states that the knife must lock (duh). Fixed blades of any kind are strictly forbidden. We also have no training in using a knife in a defensive situation. I am curious about other departments and their policies.

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Dennis Bible

 

[Shep]

I work for a small department in rural PA.

No policy on this subject, believe it or not.
My Chief's feelings are the following;
1- folders are OK for carry on your person
2- fixed blades need to be stored with other gear in the trunk.
3- Knives are to be considered tools....not weapons.



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I'm not nutz, I've just gone sebenza!

Shep

 

[copfish]

Our policy guide states no autos...

But I carry a Sebanza and on my Tac-Gear a fixed.

 

[RJ]

My dept does not have a written policy. They only real guidline is state law. The norm is to carry a folder on you and a fixed in the car if you want.

Rich