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Pleasanton Police Department Military Equipment Inventory <br /> Equipment Name: Defense Technology Aerosol OC Vapor Grenade (Model 1056) <br /> Quantity Owned/Sought: Up to 50 owned I Lifespan:Approximately 5 years <br /> Equipment Capabilities: Deploys OC(pepper spray)vapor in a mist <br /> Manufacturer Product Description:The OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade is for law enforcement and <br /> corrections use to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in a powerful mist.The <br /> grenade is designed for indoor use in confined areas and once deployed, inflames the mucous <br /> membranes and exposed skin resulting in an intense burning situation.The incapacitating effect of <br /> the OC Vapor on the subject is dramatic yet requires minimal decontamination. Removing the subject <br /> from the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes.The OC Vapor <br /> Aerosol Grenade is ideal for cell extractions or barricaded situations where use of a pyrotechnic, <br /> powder or liquid device is not practical or desired. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses:To deploy chemical agents to encourage a suspect to surrender or <br /> disperse. <br /> Fiscal Impacts:The devices cost$50 each and are sold in quantities of 12. <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use:All use of force applications are governed by state law <br /> (including Penal Code section 13652) and Pleasanton PD Policy Sections 300 and 308.All chemical <br /> agent deployments except handheld pepper spray and FN 303 deployments require a chemical agents <br /> plan approved by a commander. Only trained members of the SWAT Team may deploy chemical <br /> agents. <br /> Training Required: Only officers who have received training on this device from a certified chemical <br /> agents instructor are authorized to use it. <br /> Other Notes: None. <br /> 18 <br />