OC Spray Flashcards
What is the defensive Spray issued to uniform police?
First Defence Mk3 .4%
What is the Max Range for deployment of defensive spray?
3.5 Meters ( can reach up to 7m but 3.5m is the operational max.)
What is the base for our defensive spray?
Water Base (Previously oil)
How many short burst can you get out of a can (approx.)?
10
What is the shelf life of our defensive spray?
5 Years
What are your operational considerations when deploying Def. Spray?
Indoors
- Room size
- Exits
- Air con
Outdoors
- Wind
- Rain
What are your operational considerations when deploying Def. Spray indoors?
- Room size
- Exits
- Air con
What are your operational considerations when deploying Def. Spray outdoors?
- Wind
- Rain
What police units must you not use Def. Spray near?
Police Horses and Dogs
What specific circumstances should police not deploy Def. Spray?
- Areas where it could cause panic
- Potential for fall
- Operating Machinery
- Driving/nears vehicles and traffic
T/F - police can use Def. Spray for punishment/interrogation.
False
T/F - police must not use Def. Spray for punishment/interrogation.
True
How can police become effected by Def. Spray?
- Blown back in your face
- Back up officer coming in contact with airborne particles
- Contact with contaminated areas of victim
How should you move when spraying def spray?
Spray > Move > Assess
- Move away from residue
- Do not run forward towards spray
What are the Seven steps of Spray Decontamination?
C.I.R.R.D.M.O
Control
Instructions
Removal
Reassurance
Decontaminate
Medical
Observe
