Statement of Operational Requirements (SOR): Guidance for Creating an SOR for Less Lethal Weapons

Abstract

In recent years, Canadian law enforcement has attracted increased public interest in police use of force in addition to the methods by which Less Lethal Weapons (LLWs) are tested and received approval for use. One of the objectives of the Conducted Energy Weapons Strategic Initiative (CEWSI) project is to develop a LLW approval process that could be applied to emerging less lethal technologies. The identification of requirements represents the first step in obtaining a new capability. This paper introduces the characteristics of good requirements, suggests several techniques for obtaining requirements and provides a template and guidelines for creating a Statement of Operational Requirements for a LLW capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA560082

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  • Donna Wood

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  • Defence Research and Development Canada

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