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OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS. Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Utilization Program OVERVIEW. Course Objective. The OJA Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Utilization Program is designed to prepare institutional security staff for OC Spray deployment situations. Course Length and Frequency.

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OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS

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  1. OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Utilization Program OVERVIEW

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

  3. 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.

  4. Training for Medical Staff • Medical staff will receive training on contamination caused by the use of OC Spray, including side effects.

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

  6. Curriculum Design The curriculum will be broken down into four components: • Policy and Procedure. • Precursors to deployment. • Deployment and retention tactics. • Decontamination and reporting.

  7. Learning tools to be utilized are; • 57 slide PowerPoint Presentation. • Actual and staged videos depicting situations that may or may not warrant the use of OC Spray. • Hands-on practice with inert spray canisters to reinforce tactics on canister use and retention.

  8. 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; • Classroom discussion • Video scenarios • Hands-on practice scenarios

  9. Policy Rule: 377:10-1-4.1 • Establishes reporting requirements • Defines under what circumstances chemical agents may be used • Provides staff with the guidelines on the utilization of chemical agents • Identifies authorized equipment and tools • Defines post-use procedures

  10. Precursors to Deployment • Key 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; • Effects of OC Spray. • What justifies the use of OC Spray? • Giving a verbal warning before deployment. • Clearing physically involved staff before deployment.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

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

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