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to operate a rifle, and who have ranger trucks at home while off duty, must safely and securely store
department-owned and personally owned rifles in their residences while vehicles are parked off site.
Also, patrol rifles must not be stored in on-call vehicles while parked off site.

Department-owned suppressors must be accounted for at all times. Rangers who check out
department-owned suppressors must make sure serial numbers are logged accurately, appropriate
check out and check in dates are entered, and suppressors are returned to their locked safes
promptly at the end of each shift. Department-owned suppressors may only be checked out
overnight when rangers are on call and the suppressor is signed out in the “on call” section of the
sign out sheet.

The OSMP Department issues duty ammunition for patrol rifles. On-duty rangers may not carry
ammunition rounds exceeding what the department has issued; off-duty rangers who carry approved
personal rifles must not carry department-issued ammunition; and department-issued ammunition
may not be loaded into or fired from personal weapons while rangers are off duty. Violations of the
OSMP Departments’ rifle policy may result in dismissal from the rifle program.

Flashlight Attachments

Rangers who carry weapons that are equipped with an accessory rail may utilize flashlight
attachments with the following considerations:
• The OSMP Department will supply the flashlight, holder, and batteries and incur any
replacement costs. Only those flashlights and related equipment authorized by the ranger
manager may be used;
• Laser systems are prohibited;
• Rangers must train and qualify with the flashlight attachment during reduced-light
firearms training and qualifications;
• Flashlight attachments do not replace primary flashlights; rangers must continue to carry
handheld flashlights in addition to this system;
• Rangers must adhere to department policies concerning the use of force when using
flashlight attachments; and
• A replacement holster that accommodates a weapon-mounted light will be provided at the
ranger manager’s discretion, at the department’s cost, and be consistent with normal
replacement due to wear and tear.

Training
The BPD’s Training Unit develops, schedules, and provides firearms training classes, including in-
service training, shooting decision training, and weapons familiarization as required by the chief of
police and range master or based upon identified training needs. Additionally, the OSMP
Department has qualified range instructors who also serve as BPD instructors and are available to
provide rangers training and assistance.

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