Less Lethal Flashcards
What 3 elements Are in OC spray?
Active ingredient- usually pepper oil
Carrier-either water or Etoh
Propellant
What are the 4 cardinal rules?
- Treat all weapons as if they are loaded
- Never pint your weapon at anything you are not willing to shoot or destroy
- keep your finger outside the trigger gaurs until you are on sight and ready to shoot
- always be aware of your backstop and what lies beyond
What 3 elements are in foam?
Carrier is water
Target is facial
Low chance of cross contamination
What elements in mist or cone-(fogger)?
Carrier is water or Etoh
Target is facial area
High chance of cross contamination
What elements in steam?
Water or Etoh
Target facial area
Medium chance of cross contamination
If tactically feasible, when should you avoid spraying a subject with OC?
Less than 3feet away-especially with steam nozzles
What is the target area for steam and foam type OC?
Eyes
Nose
Mouth
What us the target area for cone or fogger spray?
Center of face, in order to cover the eyes, nose, mouth
What is the post care for OC exposure?
Wear latex gloves
Don’t rub skin
Stand to side or away from suspects mouth or nose
Encourage breathing
What less lethal weapons can you aim at a subjects face?
Only OC spray
All other less lethal weapons you cannot
What is a pepper ball system and it’s range?
It is used for direct impact and area saturation.
Target area torso, arms if tiros unavailable
What are some post care for extended weapon use?
Wear latex gloves
Call medical if reasonable
Cover pond wounds with gauge or band aids
Because a taser can cause a subjects muscles to seize and contract, what circumstances should be considered before deploying a taser ?
If the subject is running Elevated position Operating a vehicle or machinery Flammable or explosive environment Fragile or frail Women pregnant
What is the targeted area for taser deployment?
“Splitting the hemispheres”
One probe below center of mass and the tiger belie the belt line. If this is unavailable, target the upper thigh
What is the taser use post care?
Wear latex gloves
Break the tsar wires to prevent accidental probe removal
Call for medical if reasonable
Do not remove probes if lodged in a sensitive area
What is the correct name for OC?
Hand held chemical munitions
What are the three most important aftercare methods for OC?
Water
Air
Time
What are glass shattering projectiles used for?
Never use on people.
Intended to break windows/windshields
What are some elements that affect less lethal deployment?
Weather
Wind
Outside elements
What is the bean bag?
12gauge shock round
Max effective range 60ft
Accuracy 4inches or better at 60yds
What is the sting rd?
12 gauge sting ball
Max range 50ft
What is the effective range for the M26 and X26 taser?
10-15ft
What is the affective range for the X3 taser?
10-15ft
What is the affective range for the XREP taser?
100 ft
Headwaters forest vs humboldt?
After people handcuffed/cemented hands
Officers used q tips w/OC on it
No one armed
Deorle vs Rutherford?
Suspect was hit in face a/beanbag
13 officers on scene-had other options
Smith vs city of Hemet?
Excessive force-use of k9 and OC
Beaver vs federal way?
5taser cycles
First 3were reasonable
Last two not because officers were on scene
Bryan vs McPherson?
It was excessive- suspect was not threatening
No crime violation
No verbal commands
