5-313.01 USE OF CHEMICAL AGENTS – POST EXPOSURE TREATMENT/MEDICAL AID (10/01/10)
Post exposure treatment (Medical Aid) for a person that has been exposed to the chemical agent shall include one or more of the following:
- Removing the affected person from the area of exposure.
- Exposing the affected person to fresh air.
- Rinsing the eyes/skin of the affected person with cool water (if available).
- Render medical aid consistent with training and request EMS response for evaluation at anytime if necessary
Sworn employees shall keep a person exposed to the chemical agent under close observation until they are released to medical or other law enforcement personnel. An officer who has used a chemical agent shall inform individuals accepting custody that it was used on the person.
Use of chemical agents to prevent the swallowing of narcotics is prohibited.
A CAPRS report shall be completed when chemical agents are used.
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