What will happen if a TASER ECD shows a malfunction during the boot-up process?

When a TASER Electronic Control Device (ECD) shows a malfunction during the boot-up process, the correct course of action is to allow the device to complete its boot-up sequence. This is critical because many electronic devices, including TASERs, perform self-diagnostics during this initial process. If the device is allowed to finish booting up, it can potentially identify and resolve any temporary issues without manual intervention.

By not interrupting the boot-up sequence, the officer ensures that any intermittent faults can be corrected, and the device may reset to a fully operational state. This approach minimizes the risk of overlooking a potentially fixable problem and allows the officer to have accurate information about the device's functionality once it has finished booting.

Each of the alternative actions has its reasons against them. For instance, immediately checking by a technician or leaving it alone until it completes the boot-up sequence suggests a passive or untested response, which might miss critical operational information. Reporting it to a supervisor is unnecessary in this scenario since allowing it to finish booting could resolve the issue, making immediate escalation unnecessary.