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27 Cards in this Set
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First agency to officially use OC |
USPS in 1973 |
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In what year did NYSP begin using OC |
1992 |
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CERT began using OC in what year |
2001 |
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In what year did OC get approved agency wide |
2016 |
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3 major types of chemical agents used by law enforcement |
CN, CS and OC |
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Color code for CN |
Red |
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Agent type for CN |
Lacrimating |
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Pure CN can be lethal. What concentration is generally used |
.98% |
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What does CN smell like |
Apple blossom |
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4 effects of CN on humans |
Visual impairment Coughing/sneezing Prickly pain in warm/moist May cause burns/airways irritated |
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CS is what agent type |
Irritant |
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CS is what color code |
Blue |
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What concentration is used for CS |
.98% |
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9 effects of CS on humans |
Visual impairment Coughing/sneezing Painful burning of the eyes and throat Extreme temporary pain in warm/moist parts Skin burns including blistering Compressed chest and panic caused by the inability to breathe clearly Desire but inability to defecate Side effects that are different and individual in nature May immobilize |
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Color code for OC |
Orange |
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Agent type for OC |
Inflammatory |
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What concentration is capsaicin detected by humans |
One part per 10 million parts |
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What concentration of OC will cause blistering on the tongue |
One part per 100,000 parts water |
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Which plant is used to produce defensive aerosol |
Cayenne pepper |
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Standard application for OC |
2 one second bursts |
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7 effects of OC |
Eyes shut in 1-3 seconds Skin will feel hot Mucous membranes become inflamed triggering cough Nasal and sinus drainage Intense burning of skin and eyes Isolated effects may include nausea, vomiting, catatonia, loss of coordination Hotter the air temp, the more effective OC will be. |
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What are the 5 high risk groups for OC |
Children under 12 Senior citizens People with emphysema Asthmatics People with heart disease |
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6 components of OC canister |
Canister Cover Actuator/trigger Cap Valve Dip tube |
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3 components of OC spray |
Propellant Carrier Oleoresin Capsicum |
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Effective range of OC spray |
4-15 feet in still air |
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4 different spray patterns |
Mist Stream Foam Fogger |
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4 steps for decontamination for OC |
Remove to fresh air Flush eyes and face w/cool water If burning persists wash exposed areas with soap and water If burning persists further use ice |
