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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 <br /> <br />38 <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 />Manufactured 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 incapacitation effect of the <br />OC Vapor on the subject is dramatic yet requires minimal decontamination. Removing the subject from <br />the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes. The OC Vapor Aerosol <br />Grenade is ideal for cell extractions or barricaded situations where use of a pyrotechnic, powder or <br />liquid device is not practical or desired. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: To deploy chemical agents to encourage a suspect to surrender or disperse. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The devices cost $60 each and are sold in quantities of 12. <br />Annual Maintenance: $720, General Fund <br />Personnel Cost: N/A. None in inventory <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 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 /> <br />Page 121 of 249