OCS

Question 1

What is the purpose of OCS spray?

Answer 1

To give the officer a tactical advantage

Question 2

When is the best time to use OCS spray?

Answer 2

When you need to create a distance with the subject

Question 3

Can the spray be used on only one subject?

Answer 3

No, it can be used on multiple subjects

Question 4

Does size, skill or strength dictate whether an officer can use spray?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

How far does the spray stream reach?

Answer 5

12 feet

Question 6

What is the ideal distance to spray someone at?

Answer 6

3-10 feet (1-3 meters)

Question 7

How many bursts does each container hold?

Answer 7

10 one second bursts

Question 8

What is the colour of the spray and why?

Answer 8

Orange-yellow in colour, this allows for the officer to see where they’ve sprayed

Question 9

What is the active agent in OCS?

Answer 9

Oleoresin capsicum

Question 10

Is the spray an inflammatory agent or a irritant?

Answer 10

Inflammatory agent

Question 11

What is the propellant used?

Answer 11

Nitrogen

Question 12

What should you yell before you spray someone?

Answer 12

Spray!Spray!Spray!

Question 13

Why do you have to yell before you deploy spray?

Answer 13

To alert fellow officers

Question 14

Where do you aim for maximum effort?

Answer 14

Across the face from ear to ear

Question 15

If you spray to close what can happen?

Answer 15

Hydraulic Needling

Question 16

What is one thing to remember when moving after deploying spray?

Answer 16

Use tactical movement and communication

Question 17

Does the spray work 100% of the time on everyone?

Answer 17

No, every person reacts differently to the spray

Question 18

How long can it take for the spray to kick in?

Answer 18

Immediately to up to one minute to not at all

Question 19

How long do the effects of OCS typically last?

Answer 19

10-45 minutes

Question 20

Does OCS spray physically control the subject?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

What are the traits of people most like to be resistant to the spray?

Answer 21

• Phycological or emotionally disturbed people
• People in drug induced state
• Goal orientated people

Question 22

What level on the Use of Force Continuum is OCS?

Answer 22

Intermediate Weapon

Question 23

When is OCS appropriate?

Answer 23

When lethal force is not justified and physical control is ineffective or inappropriate

Question 24

What must you complete after using OCS?

Answer 24

Officer’s Report

Question 25

When should OCS not be used?

Answer 25

- When the subject is handcuffed; - When the subject is detained in holding area or patrol veichle; - When the subject is in custody in a police holding facility; and - If the individual is not being arrested

Question 26

What are some things to consider when using OCS

Answer 26

- Wind direction - Confined spaces - Location of other officers and bystanders - Range of subject (splash back, not reaching subject) - While advancing - Avoid uncontrolled contact with contaminated subject - Avoid touching eyes or face after dealing with contaminated subject. Wash your hands ASAP

Question 27

When should you start the decontamination process?

Answer 27

As soon as tactically feasible

Question 28

What are subject factors that would affect the length of decontamination?

Answer 28

- Target acquisition area - Humidity - Wind - Subject cooperation - Keeping the subject calm and focused - Available decontamination resources

Question 29

What are some notes to be taking?

Answer 29

- Time of spray - Time of decontamination - Time of Transportation - Who you turned subject over to - Condition of subject at these times

Question 30

What may the subject complain about?

Answer 30

Discomfort for roughly an hour

Question 31

What restraint position should you avoid?

Answer 31

Prone restraint

Question 32

What should you do if you are cross contaminated?

Answer 32

Tactical C (forefinger and thumb to open the eyes)

Question 33

What is OCS and what are some of the temporary side effects?

Answer 33

OCS is an inflammatory agent. Side affects include physiological effects, effects to the eyes, respiratory system and the skin as well as other effects my take place

Question 34

How do you decontaminate someone?

Answer 34

1. Use designated areas if available 2. Have subject remove contact lens 3. Supply copious amounts of cool clean water or an approved antidote 4. Use mild soap 5. Don't use salves or ointments 6. Offer alternate clothing if available

Question 35

What should you do after spraying a subject?

Answer 35

Disengage