Chemical Irritant (OC/CS) for Instructors

Train the Trainers. Lead with Confidence.

Sharpen your skills as an OC/CS instructor—this Train-the-Trainer course delivers hands-on techniques, deployment strategies, and instructional methods for non-lethal aerosol chemical agents. Includes proficiency testing and light exposure for previously trained participants.

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What This Course Is About:

This comprehensive Train-the-Trainer program is designed for law enforcement professionals who are responsible for delivering safe, defensible, and consistent training related to aerosol chemical agents.
Through a blend of classroom instruction, guided discussion, and practical application, participants will develop a solid understanding of use-of-force decision-making, legal considerations, and policy implications specific to OC deployment. The course emphasizes the proper selection, handling, and application of aerosol chemical irritants for the defense and control of combative or resistant subjects, while prioritizing officer and public safety.
Attendees will gain hands-on experience with recommended deployment techniques, post-exposure care, and risk management strategies. Special focus is placed on instructional methodology, ensuring participants are prepared to effectively present course content, facilitate learning, and evaluate officer performance within their own agencies.
This course concludes with proficiency testing, including a written examination and a practical instructional skills assessment demonstrating accurate and approved use of the course PowerPoint materials. Participants who have previously completed an OC exposure will also take part in a “light” exposure, reinforcing firsthand understanding of agent effects and reinforcing best practices for training and aftermath care.
Upon successful completion, officers will be credentialed to support department-wide OC training with confidence, consistency, and defensibility—enhancing both readiness and accountability across their organization.

What You’ll Learn:

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

Understand the Rules

Identify and explain legal standards, use-of-force principles, and agency policy considerations governing the deployment of aerosol chemical irritants (OC).

Master Safe Deployment

Demonstrate proper handling, deployment, and safety procedures for chemical irritants, including:

  • Target considerations
  • Distancing
  • Environmental factors
  • Post-exposure care

Make Tactical Decisions

Apply tactical decision-making and de-escalation strategies to determine when OC deployment is reasonable, necessary, and appropriate during encounters with resistant or combative subjects.

Perform in Realistic Scenarios

Demonstrate proficiency in scenario-based applications involving the use of chemical irritants in realistic law enforcement situations.

Reduce Risks

Identify and mitigate health, safety, and liability risks associated with OC exposure for subjects, officers, and bystanders.

Train Others Effectively

Deliver chemical irritant instruction using approved curriculum materials and adult-learning instructional techniques in a Train-the-Trainer environment.

Assess and Document Performance

Evaluate and document officer performance using standardized proficiency and certification assessment criteria consistent with POST and agency requirements.

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