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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 <br /> <br />37 <br /> <br />Equipment Name: Defense Technology Flameless Expulsion CS Grenade (Model 2042) <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: Up to 50 owned Lifespan: Approximately 5 years <br />Equipment Capabilities: Deploys CS gas without outputting excessive heat. <br />Manufactured Product Description: The CS Flameless Expulsion Grenade is a compact, non-pyrotechnic, <br />chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. It is safe to use inside of a <br />residence. Unlike pyrotechnic grenades, this device’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 <br />cartridge that will affect a confined area of approximately 1500 square feet. This grenade is 7.5” by <br />1.65” and delivers approximately .16 oz. of active agent during its 3-second discharge 'me. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: To deploy chemical agents to encourage a suspect to surrender or disperse. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The devices cost $51 each and are sold in quantities of 12. <br />Annual Maintenance: $1,300, General Fund <br />Personnel Cost: Approximately $7,500. This cost reflects a year of required training for personnel <br />assigned to the SWAT Team <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 Seconds 300 and 308. All chemical agent <br />deployments except handheld pepper spray and FN 303 deployments require a chemical agents plan <br />approved by a commander. Only trained members of the SWAT Team may deploy chemical 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 /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 120 of 249