Policies on OC (Mississippi Highway Patrol)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the Mississippi Highway Patrol of Mississippi.
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From: Curtis Waltman

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Mississippi's Public Records Act, I hereby request the following documents:

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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Curtis Waltman

From: Mississippi Highway Patrol

Mr. Waltman,

Regarding your public records request (see attached) we received from you via USPS on or about February 5th, 2020, we are requesting a 30-day extension due to staff shortage in our office. Should we complete this public records request prior to the 30-day extension, we would provide a response immediately.

Thank you.

Respectfully,
R.E. Wentworth
Staff Officer, Legal Dept.
MS Dept. of Public Safety
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  • 2020-02-05, prr re OC spray policies, complaints, infractions, etc

From: Mississippi Highway Patrol

Mr. Waltman,

-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.
Attached is a redacted copy of our Use Of Force policy.

-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.
We have no responsive information for this part of your request.

-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.
We have no responsive information for this part of your request.

-Policies on the discipline of officers who misuse OC.
Disciplinary procedures can be found in the State Personnel Handbook: http://www.mspb.ms.gov/Docs/Employee%20Handbook-1-1-2020-Final.pdf

As a courtesy, we have waived all fees associated with your request.

Thank you.

Respectfully,
R.E. Wentworth
Staff Officer, Legal Dept.
MS Dept. of Public Safety

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  • 02/14/2020

    2020-02-05, prr re OC spray policies, complaints, infractions, etc

  • 03/09/2020

    11.11, use of force_Redacted