Posted By Michael Cusack
Hi all,

I work for a government agency which is responsible for the protection of rivers, lakes etc. against illegal fishing (poaching). As staff have been involved in a number of violent incidents we are considering training staff and issuing a defensive spray. The idea has been but to our insurance company, and they have requested details of the training which staff would receive.

I would be very grateful if anyone can give me details of training providers or training guidelines.


I look forward to reading your replies.

Thanks,

Michael

Posted By Descarte
Police using these sprays are backed up with high level first aid (above HSE requirements) as severe reactions can occur with other side effects and possible blindness resulting from being too close and "burning" peoples eyes! for anyone else to be using these without the radio back up of emergency response I would be very very very anxious.

This and the fire arms statement above would require not only liscensing and inspection by your local police authority but secure ventilated storage.

1 other major flaw in this is that if your people are outside, how can they be sure to be upwind of the person they are spraying 50% chance there gonne be qorse off than their intended victim!

But hey, thank heavens its friday! :D