CAP. 84 (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) National Police Service [Rev. 2012] to regulate the control, storage and issuing of firearms, including procedures that ensure that officers are accountable for the weapons and ammunition issued to them (in principle; don’t allow to take fire arms home and officers are provided by their superior with a fixed amount of ammunition and have to explain at any time when requested if bullets are missing); for the selection, training and testing of officers authorised to carry firearms including techniques that could diffuse tension and reduce the likelihood of the need to use force in order to ensure that firearms are used appropriately and with the least risk of causing unnecessary harm; to provide for testing of officers carrying fire arms at regular intervals, but at least once a year; and provide for consequences when failing the test referred to under paragraph (e) which shall at least include that failing to pass the test shall result in losing the right to carry fire arms until the officer does pass the test; and provide for a reporting system whenever officials use firearms in the performance of their duty. C – SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPERIORS 1. Superior officers should do everything in their power to prevent unlawful use of force or firearms, and when such unlawful use of fire arms does occur, they should report this immediately to the Independent Police Oversight Authority and to the Inspector-General. (1) Refusing to carry out orders that include unlawful use of force should not be penalized and should not be a disciplinary offence. (2) Giving an order that would lead to the unlawful use of force is a disciplinary offence and may amount to a criminal offence. (3) The station commander, or any other relevant direct superior, shall, immediately after the death or serious injury of a person who at the time of his death or injury, was in police custody or under the control of the Police or in any way the death or serious injury was the result of police action or inaction which includes anyone who may have been injured or killed being a bystander during a police operation— (a) take all steps to secure evidence which may be relevant to that death; (b) immediately report the case to the Independent Police Oversight Authority, using the means of communication that guarantee there will be the least delay, and confirm this in writing no later than within 24 hours after the incident; (c) supply the Independent Police Oversight Authority with evidence of and all other facts relevant to the matter, including, if available, the names and contact details of all persons who may be able to assist the Independent Police Oversight Authority should it decide to conduct an investigation; and [Issue 1] N18 - 64