OC Spray, Taser and Glock Flashcards
Justification for use of OC Spray
Draw & Cover when you reasonably suspect there’s a risk of bodily injury to any person.
Draw & Discharge when you reasonably believe there’s an imminent risk of bodily injury.
Justification for use of Taser
Draw & Cover when you reasonably suspect there’s a risk of serious injury to any person.
Draw & Discharge when you reasonably believe there’s an imminent risk of serious injury.
Justification for use of Glock
Draw & Cover when you reasonably suspect there’s a risk of GBH or Death to any person.
Draw & Discharge when you reasonably believe there’s an imminent risk of GBH or Death
OC Spray deployment distance
(Min and Max)
Minimum 1 meter from nozzle
Maximum 3.5 meters from nozzle
Shelf Life of OC Spray
5 year shelf life - 31st December from date of manufacture.
Police approved OC Spray
First Defence MK-3X2
Duration of OC Spray Effects
0 - 45mins of average overall affects
Minor irritation up to 24 hours
When to do Use of Force Report for OC Spray?
When drawn and/or discharged.
When to do Use of Force Report for Glock?
Whenever it’s removed from the holster.
How much battery does a Taser require to take out on the road?
40% (two bars of battery).
When must you replace a Taser battery?
When it’s at 20% (one bar of battery).
Where do the Probes travel when deploying a taser?
Top Probe = horizontal
Bottom Probe = 8 degrees lower than top
How far do Taser probes travel apart?
15cm per meter of distance travelled.
What is the optimal distance to be away from the subject when deploying a Taser?
3 meters
What is the preferred target zone for Taser deployment?
Mid to lower abdomen.
