diversionary devices
oleoresin capsicum spray
chemical irritants
tactics
weapons
taser guns
police procedures
stun guns
concepts
aerosol projectors
nonlethal weapons
Today, police officers are being called upon more often to resolve dangerous situations outside of their conventional training and technology. The incidents that challenge traditional problem-solving capabilities vary, and include such things as People who call for police “assistance” when attempting suicide Noncompliant armed subjects who do not create a direct threat Historically, officers facing such tactical dilemmas had few options between verbal challenges and deadly force. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Nonlethal Weapons]