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Pleasanton Police Department <br />Military Equipment Inventory <br />Equipment Name: Defense Technology Flameless Expulsion CS Grenade (Model 2042) <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: Up to 50 owned I Lifespan: Approximately 5 years <br />Equipment Capabilities: Deploys CS gas without outputting excessive heat. <br />Manufacturer Product Description: The CS Nameless Expulsion Grenade is a compact, non - <br />pyrotechnic, chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. It is safe to use <br />inside of a residence. Unlike pyrotechnic grenades, this device's contents are expelled upon actuation <br />of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area of approximately 1500 square feet. This grenade is <br />7.5" by 1.65" and delivers approximately .16 oz. of active agent during its 3 -second discharge time. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: To deploy chemical agents to encourage a suspect to surrender or <br />disperse. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The devices cost $48 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 />17 <br />