E.P.P. 029
LONGWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
ENFORCEMENT POLICY & PROCEDURE
NUMBER: EPP – 29
SUBJECT: CARE AND CLEANING OF FIREARMS
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2001
REVISED: AUGUST 1, 2022
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I. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this directive is to ensure that all members service weapons operate safely
and properly at all times.
II. PROCEDURES:
A. Armory Officer shall:
1. Assure that all weapons are properly cleaned and operating efficiently
when issued to a member;
2. Field strip and thoroughly service members service weapon;
3. Properly repair any malfunctions of member’s service weapons;
4. Will provide members with replacement while their service weapon is
being repaired;
5. Will forward any weapons with serious problems to authorized factory
repair representative.
B. Member shall:
1. Not make any modifications or additions to the department issued
service weapon;
2. Keep the service weapon properly cleaned and ready for inspection at all
times;
3. Not remove grips of the service weapon or any other screws on the
weapon;
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4. Be allowed to “field strip” the service weapon and magazines according
to manufacturers and department instruction for cleaning and
inspection;
5. Be sure the slide action is properly lubricated at all times;
6. Wipe down the service weapon daily and inspect for rust, cleanliness and
damage;
7. Report any damage to or loss of any parts of the service weapon to the
Armory Officer for immediate repair or replacement.
C. The semi-auto loading handgun must be kept clean to insure proper function. The
slide rails of the frame and slide “must” be kept well lubricated and visibly “wet”
with lubrication. The magazines must be routinely stripped, cleaned and
thoroughly inspected for cracks, rust, bent lips or any other damage. The weapon
and magazines should be lightly protected with a pure silicone spray wiped “into”
the surface.