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Tag: Pepper Spray
Point of Law
Point of Law: Pepper Spray and Unreasonable Force
Officers using pepper spray have to be able to justify that use of force under Graham v. Connor.
December 1, 2022
Weapons
In Praise of Pepper Spray
While a TASER may be a better option at times, pepper spray can be a practical choice. The key is to know when the use of pepper spray is appropriate and will be effective.
July 8, 2016
Weapons
Take Down Line
Mace
Take Down brand is a line of OC pepper and tear gas sprays manufactured by Mace Security International Inc.
March 7, 2016
Weapons
NYPD Hopes More Potent Pepper Spray Will Lead to Fewer Police Shootings
The NYPD hopes a more potent pepper spray will lead to fewer police shootings — but some critics say the upgraded aerosol is a recipe for disaster.
January 29, 2016
Patrol
Eye Wash Adapter
SABRE Security Equipment
SABRE’s Eye Wash Adapter provides a simple solution to turn most water bottles into an eye wash device.
April 23, 2015
Weapons
Take Down Tactical Handle
Mace Security
Mace Security International, Inc. returns to a core business of supplying less-lethal tactical munitions and weapons systems for law enforcement, corrections, and military markets.
January 30, 2015
Patrol
Plan for Boston School Police to Carry Pepper Spray Halted
Interim Boston School Superintendent John McDonough announced Wednesday night that he was halting efforts to equip school police with pepper spray, saying it might “drive a wedge between our students and the school police.”
November 6, 2014
Patrol
A Use-of-Force Continuum for Dealing with Dogs
If the owner or another person known to the dog is not available, you may be able to gain the dog’s acceptance by softening your approach. Dog experts recommend you stop moving toward the dog, assume a bladed stance sideways to the dog, and avoid eye contact, while talking to him in a strong, reassuring tone. This may have a calming effect that will allow you to safely conduct your business and leave.
November 4, 2014
Weapons
Take Down OC Pepper Spray
Mace Security
Mace Security's Take Down offers a complete line of OC and OC/CS blended sprays; now available in canisters using Omnidirectional Technology. SHOT Show Booth #20141
January 9, 2014
Training
Passive Resister Response
If someone is a true passive resister, you simply need to do for the arrestee what he or will not do himself. If he stands, but refuses to put his hands behind his back, you and your partner do this for him, place him in handcuffs, and escort him to the squad car.
August 27, 2013
Patrol
Video: Minn. Officer Pepper-Sprays Man In Ear
A St. Paul (Minn.) Police officer has been fired for using pepper spray in the ear of a suspect who resisted arrest after allegedly threatening an ex-girlfriend.
July 9, 2013
Patrol
Minn. Officer Pepper-Sprays Man In Ear
A St. Paul (Minn.) Police officer pepper-sprayed a non-compliant suspect in the ear after dragging him into the back of a cruiser by his hair. Read the full story here.
July 9, 2013
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