Policies on OC (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department of Las Vegas, NV.
Submitted May 22, 2017
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Completed

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From: Curtis Waltman

Subject: Nevada Public Records Act Request: Policies on OC (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

For this request the time frame is 1/1/10. I seek records on OC (pepper spray) and a specific list of the records sought is included below:

-Policies on OC Spray. This includes policies on storage, what divisions receive OC, and the proper use of OC such as when to deploy it and how to specifically use pepper spray.

-All infractions for the time frame listed above for officers on the misuse of OC including excessive amounts deployed, using it during situations it was uncalled for, and improper storage. Other causes for infractions likely exist.

-Complaints to the department concerning the deployment of OC such as excessive amount used, or OC being deployed in a situation in which it was uncalled for.

-Policies on the discipline of officers who misuse OC.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Curtis Waltman

From: PIO

Subject: LVMPD Request

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Good afternoon,
In regards to your request on OC Spray used by the LVMPD for the purposes of taking a suspect into custody can be in the below link. In the link, you will find the entire use of force policy and when an officer may use that as an option.
http://lvmpd.com/AboutLVMPD/InternalOversightConstitutionalPolicing/ForceRelatedPolicies/tabid/438/Default.aspx

If an officer is accused of excessive force, the internal affairs bureau will investigate it and the following link can be used.
http://lvmpd.com/Sections/InternalAffairs/Complaints/tabid/296/Default.aspx

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
For this request the time frame is 1/1/10. I seek records on OC (pepper spray) and a specific list of the records sought is included below:
-Policies on OC Spray. This includes policies on storage, what divisions receive OC, and the proper use of OC such as when to deploy it and how to specifically use pepper spray.
-All infractions for the time frame listed above for officers on the misuse of OC including excessive amounts deployed, using it during situations it was uncalled for, and improper storage. Other causes for infractions likely exist.
-Complaints to the department concerning the deployment of OC such as excessive amount used, or OC being deployed in a situation in which it was uncalled for.
-Policies on the discipline of officers who misuse OC.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Officer Larry Hadfield
Office of Public Information
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
400-B South Martin L. King Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
* 702.828.4082 office│ 7 702.828.1550 fax │ * L7171H@lvmpd.com<mailto:L7171H@lvmpd.com>
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