OC SPRAY

Question 1

Defensive Spray Justification:

Answer 1

Use defensive sprays only for:
• protection of human life
• a less lethal option for controlling people, where
violent resistance or confrontation occurs (or is likely
to occur)
• protection against animals

Question 2

Defensive Spray – As a Tactical Option (SAGPINS):

Answer 2

S – Size disparity.
A – Age disparity.
G – Gender.
P – Subjects PROXIMITY to weapons.
I – Members INJURED or disabled.
N – NUMBER of subjects.
S – Special SKILLS of subject(s) or officer(s).

Question 3

Defensive Spray – Decontamination Process (CIRR DMO):

IMPORTANT

Answer 3

C - Control.
I - Instructions.
R - Removal.
R - Reassurance.
D - Decontaminate.
M - Medical attention.
O - Observe until reaction wears off.

Question 4

The two DO NOT’S of OC spray:

Answer 4

Do not spray OC near police dogs/horses.

Do not move into spray area.

Question 5

Defensive Spray – Deployment Indoors (REA):

Answer 5

R- Room size.
E - Exists.
A - Air conditioners (Vents on trains/buses/ferries etc.

Question 6

Defensive Spray – Deployment Outdoors:

Answer 6

• Rain.
• Wind.
• Fog.

Question 7

Defensive Spray – Ranges:

Answer 7

Optimum: 90cm

Max Effective: 3.5m

Question 8

OC Deployment Principles:

Answer 8

Spray → Move → Assess.