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For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact the division.
This course can be scheduled to meet your specific requirements.

Course Description


LET700 - Personal Defense Spray Instructor - 16.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Exposure to chemical defense spray during class is mandatory.

Description

The Personal Defense Spray Instructor class is designed to promote safe and effective use of law enforcement chemical defense sprays. The participant will learn when defense sprays are appropriate, tactics and techniques of application and proper means of handling and decontamination of those exposed. Additionally the participant will be aware of the probable medical implications associated with the use of defense sprays.

Topics

  • History of law enforcement chemical weapons
  • Composition of modern defense sprays
  • Physiological effects of defense sprays
  • Delivery systems
  • Use of force issues
  • Tactics of application
  • Control tactics follow-up procedures
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Defense spray selection
  • Practical exercises

    Audience

    Law enforcement officers, detention officers, and security personnel authorized to carry defense sprays.

    Other Information

    In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.

    Contact Information
    800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teexmail.tamu.edu

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