Chemicals
Narcotics can endanger officers in the field, making it imperative to use instruments that put safety at top of mind
While the officers were assisting the man, who was said to be “emotionally disturbed and was in crisis,” they were overcome by a combination of hydrochloride, hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide
Galveston police officers used the Byrna SD to incapacitate a suspect from 40 feet away
The men are accused of using bear spray on Officer Brian Sicknick, but it’s not clear yet if the spray contributed to Sicknick’s death
The declaration comes after more than 100 straight days of protests that have seen city and federal officers deploy tear gas on participants
The motion seeks to end restrictions on when police can use chemical agents such as pepper spray and tear gas to break up protests
The National Security Council developed resources to help first responders prepare for and respond to a fourth generation agent incident
Police said the officers were attacked when they entered the home