Safety switch for a conducted electrical weapon

A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) comprising:

• a housing;
• and
• a control interface coupled to the housing, wherein the control interface comprises:
• an interface;
• and
• an orientation control configured to enable the interface to operate into a fixed position and a momentary position, wherein in response to the interface being operated into the momentary position the orientation control is configured to return the interface to the fixed position, wherein a first force on the control interface causes the interface to operate into the momentary position, wherein a second force causes the interface to return to the fixed position, wherein the first force is different from the second force, wherein the first force is applied to the interface from an external source, and wherein the second force is applied to the interface from a component of the CEW.