OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS

Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Utilization Program

OVERVIEW

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Course Objective

The OJA Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Utilization Program is designed to prepare institutional security staff for OC Spray deployment situations.

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Course Length and Frequency

Recommendations are; Length – 3-4 hours Frequency – conducted at least annually with

security staff members. Training on signs and symptoms of adverse

reactions of OC spray for non-security staff will be included in the Care & Custody Management Curriculum, which is conducted annually.

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Training for Medical Staff

Medical staff will receive training on contamination caused by the use of OC Spray, including side effects.

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Instructor TrainingInstructor candidates will be selected to attend an outside instructor training course to be determined at a later date.

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Curriculum Design

1. Policy and Procedure.

2. Precursors to deployment.

3. Deployment and retention tactics.

4. Decontamination and reporting.

The curriculum will be broken down into four components:

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1. 57 slide PowerPoint Presentation.

2. Actual and staged videos depicting situations that may or may not warrant the use of OC Spray.

3. Hands-on practice with inert spray canisters to reinforce tactics on canister use and retention.

Learning tools to be utilized are;

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Policy and Procedure

Rule: 377:10-1-4.1 and the proposed OJA policy regarding OC Spray will be reviewed using the following learning tools;

1. Classroom discussion

2. Video scenarios

3. Hands-on practice scenarios

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Policy Rule: 377:10-1-4.1

Establishes reporting requirementsDefines under what circumstances chemical

agents may be usedProvides staff with the guidelines on the

utilization of chemical agentsIdentifies authorized equipment and toolsDefines post-use procedures

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Precursors to DeploymentKey points regarding the non-physical de-

escalation techniques included in basic OJA behavior management courses will be reviewed. In addition, the following will be included;

1. Effects of OC Spray.2. What justifies the use of OC Spray?3. Giving a verbal warning before deployment.4. Clearing physically involved staff before

deployment.

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Deployment and Retention Tactics

Security staff will be trained in the basics of OC Spray deployment and device retention. This will be achieved through video review and hands-on practice with inert OC spray canisters.

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Decontamination and Reporting

Responsibilities and equipment to be utilized following deployment will be reviewed.

All documents to be completed following deployment will also be introduced.

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In addition….Class participants will be complete a written and physical post-test.