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Oleoresin Capsicum(Pepper Spray) Instructor Training 08TTT002
**Cancellations for this class must be received by NEMRT 7 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!**
Location:
North Aurora Police Department
Date:
6/14/2024
Starts:
08:00 AM
Ends:
04:00 PM
NEMRT Certificate Hours:
8
Speaker(s):
Julie Johnson-Zalak
Member Fee:
$0.00
NonMember Fee:
$105.00
Department Max:
2
**PLEASE Scroll through the course description to gather all required information for this class!**
This 8 hour program has been designed to provide students with the necessary information and skills required to teach fellow officers at their respective agencies the proper use of Oleoresin Capsicum pepper spray. Topics to be addressed include the following: -O.C. selection recommendations -Effects of O.C. on the human body and probable medical implications -Proper use of O.C. -Tactical follow-up and decontamination practices Additionally, students will review case law pertaining to the use of O.C. and how to most effectively and safely conduct exposure training. Practical exercises and proficiency testing examples will be demonstrated. PLEASE NOTE: Students will be required to experience an O.C. exposure unless documented proof of previous training exposure can be provided. Students should wear appropriate clothing for participating in practical exposure exercises. PLEASE NOTE: NO FUNCTIONAL WEAPONS WILL BE ALLOWED IN CLASS. For those students participating in the exposure portion of the training there are numerous things that you'll need to know, and items that you'll need to bring with you, to make this training go as smoothly as possible. • If you wear contact lenses you will need to remove them prior to the exposure. If you choose to wear them to training and remove them prior to the exposure remember to bring whatever supplies you need. Additionally, it is not advised that you put your contact lenses in for 24 hours following the exposure, so please plan accordingly. • If you use an inhaler you should bring it with you. Although OC is not likely to cause an asthma attack, some people may experience a high level of anxiety which could cause them the need to use their inhaler. • You will need your duty belt including handcuffs. NO WEAPONS will be allowed to be worn during the exposure portion of the training. • Bring a change of clothes with you. During the decontamination process you (and your clothing) will likely become extremely wet. Keep this in mind when selecting your clothing. • You might consider bringing toiletry items to assist in cleaning yourself up after the exposure (i.e. towel, soap, etc.) • It is suggested that you limit (or avoid) hair products the day of training as your hair will get wet during decontamination and those products will likely cause additional irritation. The same applies for cosmetics/eye make-up. • While most people will totally recover from the effects of OC within 45 minutes, everyone reacts differently. Your safety is of the utmost importance, so we will need to monitor each person’s reaction and recovery closely. Therefore, you will not be allowed to leave the training site for any reason (following the exposure) until class is over. • Since you will be spending a considerable amount of time outdoors…dress appropriately for the weather. • If you have had eye surgery within the past 12 months (i.e. Lasik) you will not be able to participate in the exposure training. Please provide documentation of such surgery. The instructor certification provided through this training will be valid for three years. This course has been certified through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. It is not reimbursable by the ILETSB.
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