[Rev. 2012] National Intelligence Service NO. 28 OF 2012 2. A member of the Service who intends to use a firearm shall identify himself or herself and give a clear warning of his or her intention to use a firearm, with sufficient time for the warning to be observed, except— (a) where doing so would place the member of the Service or other person at risk of death or serious harm; or (b) if it would be inappropriate in the circumstances. 3. A member of the Service who uses a firearm shall, whether or not a person is injured as a result of such use, report the matter to his or her superior. 4. Where the use of a firearm results in death or serious injury to a person, the member of the Service in charge or a direct superior of the member who caused the death or injury shall report the matter to the Director-General or other relevant authority who shall investigate the matter. 5. The Inspector-General is not precluded by virtue of paragraph (4) from conducting investigations into the matter. 6. A member of the Service who makes a report to the Director-General or any other relevant authority in accordance with paragraph (4) shall— (a) secure the scene of the act for purposes of carrying out investigations; and (b) notify the next of kin, their relative or friend of the death or injury as soon as reasonably practical. (1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director-General, make further regulations on the use of firearms under this Act. (2) Notwithstanding the generality of subparagraph (1), the regulations shall— (a) prescribe the circumstances under which a member of the Service may carry firearms and the type of firearms and ammunition permitted; (b) regulate the control, storage and issuing of firearms, including procedures that ensure that officers are accountable for the weapons and ammunition issued to them; (c) regulate the selection, training and testing of members of the Service authorised to carry firearms including techniques that could diffuse tension and reduce the likelihood of the need to use force; (d) provide for the testing of members of the Service carrying fire arms at regular intervals, but at least once a year and consequences where a member refuses to submit to the tests; and (e) provide for a reporting system whenever a member of the Service uses a firearm in the performance of his or her duty. B – SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPERIORS 1. The Director-General shall put in place measures to prevent the unlawful use of force or firearms. 2. A superior officer shall, where an officer of the Service uses force or a firearm contrary to the provisions of this Act, submit a report to the Director- General or such other relevant authority. 39 [Issue 1]