Objectives:
Modern day usage of chemical munitions will generally fall under one of 5 usages:
- Disperse crowds (unlawful assemblies)
- Dislodge Barricaded Suspect(s)
- Distract individuals
- Disorient individuals
- Detect suspects that are hiding.
This checklist is designed to assist law enforcement prior to, during and after chemical munitions are deployed.
The two types of chemical agents commonly used by the Glendale Police Department consist of Ortho-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) and Oleoresin-Capsicum (OC). Delivery options include, but are not limited to:
- Projectiles (ferrets, pepper balls, 40mm direct impact)
- Instantaneous blast grenades
- Pyrotechnic grenades
- Aerosol
- OC Vapor Grenades
Quantity of Agent in Munitions:
40mm liquid ferret round
8 grams CS gas
Maximum effective range 50 yards
Tri Chamber Flameless grenade
20 grams CS gas
Does not need to be in a delivery device
Indoor/outdoor use
Riot Control CS
75 grams CS gas
Burn safe for indoor use
Flammable (200F-800F)
Pocket Tactical CS
25.2 grams CS gas
Flammable (200F-800F)