In a CEW use report, what must be included regarding deployment?

• A. The weather conditions at the scene
• B. An explanation of each use and cycle of application
• C. The officer's lunch break time
• D. The device's firmware version

Answer: (B)

Documenting how the device was used requires describing every activation and exactly how the energy was delivered during deployment. This means detailing each use and the cycle of application—how long each energy burst lasted, how many cycles were applied, and the sequence of those activations—so there is a precise, traceable record of what happened. This level of detail supports accountability, after-action review, training, and any potential investigations by clearly showing how the device performed and how it was used. Items like weather conditions or an officer’s break times are not part of documenting the deployment event, and the device’s firmware version is maintenance information rather than the deployment action itself.