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UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO (U//FOUO) Less-Than-Lethal Devices Policy Guide. (U) Only Oleoresin Capsicum individual protective devices approved by the FBI are permitted for official use. 4.6. (U) Use, Effects, and Maintenance of Oleoresin Capsicum. .(U) OC should always be deployed in the same direction of the wind current when possible. (U) During deployment of Oleoresin Capsicum, the user should provide an escape route for animals to avoid being bitten. (U) After a subject has been exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum and is under control, the subject should be taken to fresh air. When practicable, the subject should be allowed to wash but not rub his/her eyes as this may promote additional irritation.. (U) Do not bandage the subject's eyes (U) Seek medical attention after exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum if eye inflammation or skin rash persists or the subject requests medical attention.. (U) When a person is sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum, do not leave that person unattended. Keep the individual in an upright position until the effects of the. Oleoresin Capsicum wear off. Maintain constant verbal contact with the exposed individual. Proper aftercare procedures must be followed. Normal breathing should return two to three minutes after the individual is removed from the affected area. If normal breathing does not resume, ensure that they are in an upright position with the airway open and seek medical attention immediately.. (U) Oleoresin Capsicum should be stored in a cool dry place. Do not leave the. Oleoresin Capsicum individual protective device in a vehicle.. (U) The Oleoresin Capsicum should be replaced after the expiration date. Expired Oleoresin Capsicum may be used for training or expended outdoors and in the same properly. (U) When an Oleoresin Capsicum individual protective device is first issued, activate the unit by removing the safety tab, shaking the unit, and depressing the activation button or trigger for one-half second to test spray the unit to ensure it is functioning properly. 4.7. (U) Impact Weapons (U) The impact weapons authorized for use by FBI SAs and FBI police officers are commonly referred to as short impact weapons or batons. Approved batons may range in Iength, with a maximum length of approximately 27 inches. Batons of greater length than 27 inches are designed for special circumstances, such as riot control, and require specialized training that is not provided to SA and FBI police officer personnel. Approved batons may be collapsible and expandable to provide for ease of concealment Approved batons may be constructed of various materials, to include metal, aluminum, plastic, and wood. The 21 inch expandable steel baton issued to SA personnel during the Basic Field Training Course (BFTC) is an example of an authorized short impact weapon. Although the currently issued baton is manufactured by Armament Systems and 9 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO