1.06 Use of Liquid Chemical Agent

Question 1

True of false?

OC may only be used on a person who is engaged in active resistance, assaultive behavior, or life threatening behavior.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Should or shall?
OC (should or shall?) be carried by all uniformed personnel who are authorized to use liquid chemical agents in the performance of their duties.

Answer 2

Shall.

Question 3

What department procedure describes the various levels of resistance and assaultive behaviors?

Answer 3

Department Procedure 1.04

Question 4

Is it acceptable for an officer to use OC on handcuffed prisoners who are causing damage to property?

Answer 4

Yes.

Question 5

True or False?
OC may only be used on handcuffed prisoners who are violent, are about to cause or are causing injury to themselves or others, or are causing damage to property.

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

Is is acceptable to use OC on a person who is completely restrained in a safety control chair.

Answer 6

No.

Question 7

True or false?

OC may be used to disperse a crowd with the approval of the on-scene field supervisor.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Why is OC generally not used to disperse a crowd?

Answer 8

In a crowd control situation, it is imperative that officers respond in a coordinated manner.

Question 9

Can you use OC spray on a spitting person?

Answer 9

Yes, in order to gain control and/or when applying a spitsock.

Question 10

How many ounces or in the Def-Tec Mark IV canister?

Answer 10

3 ounces

Question 11

The Def-Tec Mark IV (3 oz. canister) can be used with accuracy and effectiveness from _______ to _________ ________ in calm, still air.

Answer 11

Five to Twenty feet

Question 12

The Mark IX holds how many ounces?

Answer 12

12 ounces

Question 13

What is the Mark IX generally used for?

Answer 13

The Mark IX is generally limited for use in crowd control situations requiring larger amounts of liquid chemical agents.

Question 14

True or false?

To be effective, the OC stream should be directed across the eyes of the subject’s face.

Answer 14

False.

The OC stream should be directed across the brow of the subject’s face.

Question 15

True or false?

The OC spray will cause involuntary closing of the eyes, as well as swelling of the mucous membranes.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

True or false?

Effects of OC spray generally last 30 to 40 minutes.

Answer 16

False. Effects last 20 to 30 minutes.

Question 17

True or false?

The OC is mixed with a liquid carrier and deployed from a pressurized container.

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

Generally, officers using OC should not spray the liquid chemical agent at a subject’s face from what distance?

Answer 18

Less than 3 feet

Question 19

True or false?
In the event an on-scene supervisor authorizes the use of liquid chemical agents, that supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that appropriate reports are submitted.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

Should or shall?
Any Department member who uses a liquid chemical agent (should or shall?) ensure that appropriate treatment is administered.

Answer 20

Shall.

Question 21

Is flushing the subject’s eyes with large amounts of cool water an appropriate type of first aid to render for OC use on a subject?

Answer 21

Yes.

Question 22

As part of the approved first aid treatment for OC use, is it acceptable to apply salves, creams, oils. or lotions?

Answer 22

No. They may trap the agent on the skin.

Question 23

Is it part of the approved first aid treatment to expose the subject’s face and eyes to fresh air?

Answer 23

Yes.

Question 24

True of false?

Rubbing the contaminated area is an effective way to render first aid to the subject.

Answer 24

No, you want to avoid rubbing the area.

Question 25

Should or shall? Officers (should or shall?) document, in the appropriate report, the type of first aid given (and/or attempted) and the time it was rendered.

Answer 25

Shall.

Question 26

Who is responsible for informing receiving personnel at County Jail, Juvenile Hall, or the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital whenever a liquid chemical agent has been used on a subject being admitted?

Answer 26

The arresting or transporting officer.

Question 27

First aid treatment must be done within how many minutes of applying the chemical agent (unless exigent circumstances make the treatment impractical)?

Answer 27

First aid treatment should be rendered as soon as possible and within 30 minutes of applying the chemical agent.

Question 28

What if the subject voices objection or physically resists first aid treatment?

Answer 28

The officer shall make a reasonable attempt to persuade the subject to allow decontamination prior to transporting from the scene.

Question 29

Should or shall? Department members are responsible for the liquid chemical agent equipment issued to them and (should or shall?) not loan or give this restricted equipment to persons outside the Department.

Answer 29

Shall.

Question 30

What are the steps to replacing a liquid chemical agent?

Answer 30

1. Return empty/damaged cartridge to Op Support for proper disposal. 2. Report any theft or loss of a Crime Report (ARJIS-2).

Question 31

Should or shall? | All liquid chemical agents (should or shall?) be checked at least once during each of the scheduled inspections.

Answer 31

Shall.

Question 32

Should or shall? | Personnel (should or shall?) not remove any label or marks of identification from any chemical agent container.

Answer 32

Shall.