30 Questions
When is it permissible to use Less-Lethal force options?
When a suspect is violently resisting arrest
What is the purpose of Directive No. 5.2?
To familiarize officers with the use of Oleoresin Capsicum
When can OC Spray be used as a reasonable force option?
When a suspect is actively resisting arrest
What does the use of OC Spray require approval from?
A commander or above
What is the only permissible use of Less-Lethal force options?
When a suspect is actively resisting arrest
What do verbal threats of violence and mere non-compliance alone justify?
The use of de-escalation techniques
What is the ideal range for deploying OC spray?
3 to 6 feet
When is the use of OC spray considered an 'Intermediate Force Option'?
When an officer has detained a suspect for minor infractions and the suspect poses no threat
What should officers consider before deploying OC spray?
The location of officers who might be impacted by the OC
When should officers give a verbal warning prior to using OC spray?
When an officer is attacked and must respond to the suspect's actions
What symptoms of OC spray typically last for approximately 45 minutes?
Inflammation and intense burning sensation of exposed skin
When may the use of OC spray be a reasonable force option for a self-mutilating or suicidal individual?
When the individual's actions require emergency medical treatment
Which of the following is true about transporting a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
The police vehicles can be put back into service without being decontaminated.
What should officers do upon arrival at the station with a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
Advise any personnel who may come into contact with the suspect that the individual was exposed to OC.
Is medical treatment generally required for suspects who have been sprayed with OC?
Medical treatment is generally not required for suspects.
When should officers request medical treatment for a suspect who has been sprayed with OC?
If the suspect experiences continued difficulty in breathing and/or vision impairment.
What should officers do if a suspect who has been sprayed with OC experiences continued difficulty in breathing and/or vision impairment?
Request medical treatment immediately.
Are suspects who have been sprayed with OC required to undergo medical treatment?
No, medical treatment is not required for any suspects.
What is the purpose of advising personnel who may come into contact with a suspect that the individual was exposed to OC?
To prevent the spread of OC to other individuals.
What should be done with the police vehicles used to transport a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
The vehicles can be put back into service without being cleaned.
When is it permissible to use Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray as a reasonable force option?
When a suspect is actively resisting arrest
What is the primary purpose of Directive No. 5.2?
To familiarize officers with the use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray
Under what circumstances can Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray be used in crowd control situations?
To control a specific suspect (target specific)
What is considered an 'Intermediate Force Option' along with the baton?
Pepper spray
What is the recommended range for deploying OC spray?
3 to 6 feet
When should officers give a verbal warning prior to using OC spray?
When the suspect poses an immediate threat
What are the symptoms experienced by individuals exposed to OC spray?
Burning sensation and redness of the eyes
Which of the following is true about the use of OC spray on suspects?
Suspects who have been sprayed with OC may experience difficulty in breathing and/or vision impairment.
What should officers do with police vehicles used to transport a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
The vehicles can be put back into service without decontamination.
When should officers request medical treatment for a suspect who has been sprayed with OC?
If the suspect complains of difficulty in breathing and/or vision impairment.
Test your knowledge on the use, nomenclature, and operation procedures of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) with this quiz. Learn about de-escalation techniques and seeking voluntary compliance from suspects/subjects in potential use of force incidents.
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