Chemical Agents

Question 1

Oleoresin Capcicum (OC Spray)

Answer 1

is an inflammatory that irritates the mucus Membranes and eyes to cause tears and pain.

Question 2

As Soon as it is safe to do so, members are required to remove a subject exposed to O.C. From a prone position

Answer 2

To an upright or side-lying position as soon as practicable.

Question 3

The only O.C that can be carried is?

Answer 3

Spray that meets the specifications and issued.

Question 4

The use of OC is restricted to.

Answer 4

Officers who are trained and demonstrate proficiency of use.

Question 5

All Officer assigned to uniform patrol

Answer 5

Shall carry O.C spray once they have been issued the O.C. Spray, and trained in its proper use.

Question 6

All officers signed to Uniform Patrol shall carry O.C. Spray once they have been issued the O.C. Spray and have been trained in its proper use unless

Answer 6

Otherwise exempted by policy.

Question 7

Officers Are permitted to use OC in accordance with training in the following instances

Answer 7

1. Against actively resting or in a fighting manner
2. To incapacitate a subject who poses a threat or imminent physical injury to him/her self
3. During physical confrontation with a combative individual when lower levels are ineffective
   4 against aggressive animals
   During authorized training programs or demonstrations.

Question 8

Department issued OC may not be used in th following circumstances.

Answer 8

1. To effect the arrest of someone who is passively resisting
2. Individuals with frail health, children, elderly,women believed to be pregnant known respotory conditions or circumstances that create an unreasonable risk to the subject or others
3. Once a subject complies
4. In crowded areas
   5 near an open flame
   6 in conjunction with a taser or electronic weapon
   7 in closed or poorly ventilated areas
   8 to wake an indivual
   9 to threaten or illicit information

Question 9

The initial discharge of OC should be?

Answer 9

One second.

Question 10

OC should be directed to the.

Answer 10

Bridge of the subjects nose

Question 11

If a subject is wearing glasses, OC should be directed towards.

Answer 11

The forehead

Question 12

Except in an emergency, OC should not b discharged closer than.

Answer 12

Three feet

Question 13

OC discharged at distances less than three feet.

Answer 13

May cause injuries to soft-body tissue

Question 14

While near an open flame.

Answer 14

Officers shall not discharge department issued OC

Question 15

The Misapplication of OC spray is subject to.

Answer 15

Disciplinary action

Question 16

During each shift the XO shal ensure that supplies of O.C. _____________________________

Answer 16

Are stocked and proper inventory control procedures are in place and monitored.

Question 17

Supervisions shall ensure _____________________ with all recommended guidlines.

Answer 17

That the disposal of all canisters is in compliance