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1.06 Use of Liquid Chemical Agent Flashcards

1
Q

True of false?

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

A

True.

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2
Q

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.

A

Shall.

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3
Q

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

A

Department Procedure 1.04

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4
Q

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

A

Yes.

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5
Q

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.

A

True.

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6
Q

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

A

No.

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7
Q

True or false?

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

A

True.

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8
Q

Why is OC generally not used to disperse a crowd?

A

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

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9
Q

Can you use OC spray on a spitting person?

A

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

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10
Q

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

A

3 ounces

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11
Q

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

A

Five to Twenty feet

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12
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The Mark IX holds how many ounces?

A

12 ounces

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13
Q

What is the Mark IX generally used for?

A

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

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14
Q

True or false?

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

A

False.

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

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15
Q

True or false?

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

A

True.

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16
Q

True or false?

Effects of OC spray generally last 30 to 40 minutes.

A

False. Effects last 20 to 30 minutes.

17
Q

True or false?

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

A

True.

18
Q

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

A

Less than 3 feet

19
Q

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.

A

True.

20
Q

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

A

Shall.

21
Q

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?

A

Yes.

22
Q

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

A

No. They may trap the agent on the skin.

23
Q

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

A

Yes.

24
Q

True of false?

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

A

No, you want to avoid rubbing the area.

25
Q

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.

A

Shall.

26
Q

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?

A

The arresting or transporting officer.

27
Q

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

A

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

28
Q

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

A

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

29
Q

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.

A

Shall.

30
Q

What are the steps to replacing a liquid chemical agent?

A
  1. Return empty/damaged cartridge to Op Support for proper disposal.
  2. Report any theft or loss of a Crime Report (ARJIS-2).
31
Q

Should or shall?

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

A

Shall.

32
Q

Should or shall?

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

A

Shall.

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