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Pleasanton Police Department <br />Military Equipment Inventory <br />Equipment Name: Defense Technology Aerosol OC Vapor Grenade (Model 1056) <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: Up to 50 owned 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 />