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Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training (OCAT®)
Aerosol chemical agents have been around for many years. The impact of the use of these chemical agents wasn't significant until 1976 when Mr. Gardner Whitcomb introduced an Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray) formulation. At the request of Mr. Whitcomb, the first official OC training manual was co-written by Roland Ouellette and Ed Nowicki. OC has proven to be more effective than CS or CN, and as a result, numerous companies now manufacture OC aerosol sprays.
Since the introduction of the OCAT® training program in 1991, more than 200,000 basic users have been trained from agencies such as healthcare, federal, military, law enforcement, security, and corrections in the proper and effective use of pepper spray. The OCAT® program is not brand specific and addresses the proper use of all OC(Pepper Spray) products.
What is Oleoresin Capsicum?
Commonly called "Pepper Spray", Oleoresin Capsicum is a convenient aerosol spray that is used as a protection device. When used before hands-on defense, there is less risk of injuries to all parties.
Effects of OC?
OC affects the skin, face, eyes, and respiratory system and is usually immediately debilitating. This court-defensible deterrent is reliable and has no long-term harmful effects on the recipient. OC is completely safe. It is actually made from the oil extracted from pepper which is completely non-toxic.
Who benefits from OC training?
The OCAT® program is designed for human service professionals who deal with conflict or potential violence. This includes corporations, law enforcement organizations, security, academic, healthcare, military, and federal agencies. This is a 4-Hour nationally recognized Certification Course.
You will learn how to:
- Identify the stages of conflict in order to: recognize the threat, reduce the threat, and determine how and when to use force.
- Apply state-of-the-art tactical concepts such as: spraying techniques, disengagement, proper defensive positions, methods of movement, multiple opponent defense, contact and cover system, defense against moving attacks, ground defense, and drawing techniques.
- Avoid liability suits through: Certified training, understanding the effects of OC spray, identifying factors which justify OC use, and proper OC incident documentation.
Upon Completion of the OCAT® Course you will be issued a Certificate of Completion and a Wallet I.D. card which will be valid for (3) Three years. Certificates and ID cards can only be issued to law enforcement, military, security officers, bail enforcement agents or other qualified personnel.
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