Taser X2 - Manual (Page 46)

46 Chapter 5 Maintenance/Troubleshooting
• Collect the expended cartridge, probes, and AFIDs and place them into evidence.*
* As directed by department policy. The TASER training materials provide additional information on forensic
evidence collection procedures. The probes, wires AFIDs, and cartridge can yield important forensic evidence
if properly collected, maintained, and analyzed.
Effects on Animals
The M26 and X26 CEWs can be an effective option for dealing with aggressive animals and have generally been
successful in most deployments. The X2 CEW uses similar technology, but does not yet have the same service
record as the previous models.
NOTE: If a probe deployment completed circuit is initiated and maintained, the aggressive animals are usually
incapacitated/stunned momentarily in M26 and X26 deployments, but recover quickly. The vast majority of the
animals quickly left the scene and broke the wires.
If deployed on a domestic animal, consider having animal control available to restrain the animal.
Police/Military K- 9 Caution
CEW operators and K-9 officers must work closely together to develop policies and procedures for deploying
the CEW when a K-9 is present. If a K-9 bites a probe or the wires or bites the suspect between the probes, or
touches the cartridge wires, the K-9 could receive a shock. This could have a significant negative impact on the
future duty use of the K-9.
Uploading Software Revisions
The X2 CEW internal software provides functionality for all aspects of the CEW. The software can be upgraded
to the most recent version by using an X2 CEW Dataport Download Kit (purchased separately) and an Internet-
connected PC connected to EVIDENCE.com services. You must connect to EVIDENCE.com services to obtain the
software updates.
Do not remove the USB cable or shift the safety switch to the up (ARMED) position during the reprogramming
cycle.
Dataport Download Kit
Optional download kits are available to permit departments to access the encrypted deployment information in
the X2 CEW memory through the EVIDENCE.com services or the Sync Offline Client software (Online or Offline).
NOTE: If you have a TASER CAM HD recorder, please see the TASER CAM HD Operating Manual for downloading
instructions.
The X2 CEW uses a USB adapter to connect to any Windows® 98, 2000, XP, ME, or 7 computer. The simplicity of
USB makes using the dataport download kit an easy, fast process. The cable connects to the CEW through the
battery compartment.