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06/08/2004
PSNI call on Ombudsman to investigate CS Spray use
The PSNI has asked the Police Ombudsman’s Office to investigate any incidents in which the new CS Spray is used.
The request follows a meeting on Wednesday between the Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton and the Ombudsman’s Office.
Deputy Chief Constable Leighton said: “The police dervice had previously approached the ombudsman’s office and asked if it wished to treat CS use in the same way as baton rounds.
"They did not feel that this was necessary. However in the interests of openness and to ensure that we learn all lessons possible for our use of CS spray I have gained their agreement to investigate and report on all such uses in these initial months."
The Patten Report recommended that police should increase the number of options at their disposal which might reduce reliance on, or defer resort to, the plastic baton round.
"The introduction of CS Incapacitant Spray provides police with an additional less lethal option as part of a graduated response to any situation where police or a member of the public may be subjected to attack or violence," Deputy Chief Constable Leighton added.
CS Spray is a hand held directional spray device, for use in violent incidents but not in situations of major public disorder.
(MB)
The request follows a meeting on Wednesday between the Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton and the Ombudsman’s Office.
Deputy Chief Constable Leighton said: “The police dervice had previously approached the ombudsman’s office and asked if it wished to treat CS use in the same way as baton rounds.
"They did not feel that this was necessary. However in the interests of openness and to ensure that we learn all lessons possible for our use of CS spray I have gained their agreement to investigate and report on all such uses in these initial months."
The Patten Report recommended that police should increase the number of options at their disposal which might reduce reliance on, or defer resort to, the plastic baton round.
"The introduction of CS Incapacitant Spray provides police with an additional less lethal option as part of a graduated response to any situation where police or a member of the public may be subjected to attack or violence," Deputy Chief Constable Leighton added.
CS Spray is a hand held directional spray device, for use in violent incidents but not in situations of major public disorder.
(MB)
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