Description: Top Cop OC is a 10% - 2 million Scoville Heat Unit, (1.33% major capsaicin content), non-flammable OC formula, designed specifically for law enforcement officers to rapidly gain control of non-compliant subjects. History/Background: These sprays were developed to help officers in the use of force continuum and to provide reliable, less-lethal, effective means of incapacitation. They have become the single most prolific less lethal tool used by law enforcement around the world. Status: Currently Available Potential Targets/Applications: Prison/Civil Rioters/Forced Entry Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military, Correctional Personnel Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: Top Cop OC Spray is designed to cause disorientation through a tearing and burning sensation in the eyes, violent coughing, and extreme burning sensation to exposed skin surfaces. When deployed properly, Top Cop OC Spray formulation has been found to be effective * 93 out of 100 times. Physical Data: Available in Cone, Foam, Fog, and Stream Product Size 1.5 oz 1.9 oz 3.1 oz 6.8 oz Can Length 4 1/4" 4 7/8" 6 3/8" 6 3/8" OC15 OC19 OC31 OC68 Can Diameter 1 7/16" 1 3/8" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" Actuator Top Type Quick Top Quick Top Quick Top Quick Top Approx. # of Short Bursts: Cone 12 14 16 0 Foam 18 22 46 0 Fog 8 10 8 9 Stream 28 30 46 12 Performance Characteristics: When properly deployed Top Cop OC Sprays formulation has been found to be 93% effective. Top Cop OC emits a highly irritating pattern of OC when sprayed. Oleoresin Capsicum is designed to target normal respiratory function and vision in individuals that have been sprayed. Delivery Means: Aerosol delivery system; pressurized release of OC spray to subject through hand control. Operational Strength: Most officers are trained with the use of OC Sprays also requires no special equipment. Operational Limitations: The effects of OC spray tend to vary from individual to individual. It can have an immediate effect or a delayed effect depending on the person sprayed. Subjects may panic and not respond to verbal commands when sprayed and may not be able to comply immediately, this is known as auditory exclusion. Subjects must be decontaminated as soon as possible. Some subjects generally experience high levels of anxiety and their behavior can become more confrontational in the long run. Officers may be contaminated by fellow officers; this can also cause confusion in certain situations. Documentation Requirements: It is recommended that officers training records be annotated to indicate proper training in use of OC defensive sprays.