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DiversionaryDiversionary DevicesDevices
Diversionary DevicesDiversionary Devices
•When used properly are an excellent tactical When used properly are an excellent tactical tooltool
•Create a loud report and a brilliant lightCreate a loud report and a brilliant light
• May disorient/ confuseMay disorient/ confuse
•Are not a good substitute for good tacticsAre not a good substitute for good tactics
HistoryHistory First GenerationFirst Generation
Military Training SimulatorsMilitary Training Simulators
Second GenerationSecond Generation Powerful devicesPowerful devices Designed for Anti-terrorist UseDesigned for Anti-terrorist Use EntebbeEntebbe MogadishuMogadishu Prince’s Gate, LondonPrince’s Gate, London Air France OperationAir France Operation
Entebbe 1976Entebbe 1976 1976 Raid on Entebbe " Operation 1976 Raid on Entebbe " Operation
Thunderbolt" On June 27, an Air France Thunderbolt" On June 27, an Air France jetliner was hijacked to Entebbe, Uganda jetliner was hijacked to Entebbe, Uganda Jewish and Israeli passengers were Jewish and Israeli passengers were separated from the rest of the captives. separated from the rest of the captives. The terrorists threatened to begin killing The terrorists threatened to begin killing the hostages on the evening of July 4. In the hostages on the evening of July 4. In a daring commando operation, Israeli a daring commando operation, Israeli forces traveled 2,000 miles and landed forces traveled 2,000 miles and landed at the Entebbe airport. They stormed the at the Entebbe airport. They stormed the building the hostages were held in. They building the hostages were held in. They flashed banged the rooms & rescued the flashed banged the rooms & rescued the hostages and killed the terrorists. hostages and killed the terrorists.
Mogadishu 1977Mogadishu 1977
A Palestinian hijack of a Lufthansa A Palestinian hijack of a Lufthansa airliner in Mogadishu ended when airliner in Mogadishu ended when German commandoes storm the German commandoes storm the plane. They threw flash bangs into plane. They threw flash bangs into the cockpit. Three hijackers are killed the cockpit. Three hijackers are killed and 86 hostages are freed. and 86 hostages are freed.
Iranian EmbassyIranian Embassy
In 1980 the world watched as gunmen In 1980 the world watched as gunmen held 26 people hostage at the Iranian held 26 people hostage at the Iranian embassy in London. After a six-day embassy in London. After a six-day stand-off the SAS launched a dramatic stand-off the SAS launched a dramatic attack on the hostage-takers. Using attack on the hostage-takers. Using explosives and flashbangs they cleared explosives and flashbangs they cleared the large building rescuing the the large building rescuing the hostageshostages
Current GenerationCurrent Generation
Manufactured CommerciallyManufactured Commercially Intended for law enforcement useIntended for law enforcement use Reduce possibility of injuriesReduce possibility of injuries Contain powder mixtureContain powder mixture
Type Of DevicesType Of Devices Bursting CanisterBursting Canister
Non metal canister which bursts during Non metal canister which bursts during ignition. Fuse detonator assembly can ignition. Fuse detonator assembly can become projectile.become projectile.
Separating Sub munitionsSeparating Sub munitions Non metal Canister which separates from Non metal Canister which separates from
fuse detonator assembly prior to main fuse detonator assembly prior to main detonation.detonation.
Non-Bursting CanisterNon-Bursting Canister Steel canister with “ports” which allow a Steel canister with “ports” which allow a
controlled flashcontrolled flash
OMNI BLAST 100 OMNI BLAST 100 The Omni-Blast 100 tactical distraction device is one of a few bursting canister devices on the police and corrections market.
The Omni can be used as a primary device or as an alternative in certain situations.
It consists of a weighted fuse detonator assembly and a flash powder charge in a polypropylene canister. Size 1.5“ Dia. 8“ HighWeight 10 Ounces Powder Weight 300 GrainsDecibel Output 170-175db/5ftTime delay. 07-2 Seconds
Def-Tec MK-25Def-Tec MK-25 Non-Bursting CanisterNon-Bursting Canister Defense Technology-Federal Labs Defense Technology-Federal Labs
Multi-Port PlusMulti-Port Plus 1.3 lb (589 grams) Gun Steel Body 1.3 lb (589 grams) Gun Steel Body 1.5 second fuse delay 1.5 second fuse delay 174.5 dB at 5 feet (1.6 meters) 174.5 dB at 5 feet (1.6 meters) 6 - 8 Million Candela 6 - 8 Million Candela Reusable body with reloaded fuse. Reusable body with reloaded fuse.
Optional safety clip for fuse, and Optional safety clip for fuse, and command initiated reloads. command initiated reloads.
CTS Model 7290CTS Model 7290
Combined Tactical Systems Model Combined Tactical Systems Model 72907290
1.1 lb. (550 grams) Steel body 1.1 lb. (550 grams) Steel body 1.5 second fuse delay 1.5 second fuse delay 175 dB at 5 feet (1.6 meters) 175 dB at 5 feet (1.6 meters) 2.5 Million Candela 2.5 Million Candela Single use body. Optional safety Single use body. Optional safety
clip for fuse, and command clip for fuse, and command initiated reloads. initiated reloads.
UPCO Model 1750UPCO Model 1750
Model 1750 Diversionary Device Model 1750 Diversionary Device 174db Sound at 5ft.174db Sound at 5ft. 2,300,00 Candle Power2,300,00 Candle Power
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Heat: Approx. Heat: Approx. 27002700 degrees cent degrees cent Sound: 170-185 dBSound: 170-185 dB Candella: 2 million candle powerCandella: 2 million candle power OverpressureOverpressure
Criteria For UseCriteria For Use
Whenever a diversion is needed to Whenever a diversion is needed to make entry or arrestmake entry or arrest
AndAnd it is judged safe to deploy it is judged safe to deploy In life threatening situationsIn life threatening situations And/orAnd/or felony suspected felony felony suspected felony
incidentsincidents
Pre-deployment concernsPre-deployment concerns
Protective and deployment Protective and deployment equipmentequipment
Fire potentialFire potential Children & the elderlyChildren & the elderly Chemicals and/or FlammablesChemicals and/or Flammables Exterior use Exterior use Exterior DisposalExterior Disposal
Protective EquipmentProtective Equipment
HelmetHelmet Nomex BalacavaNomex Balacava Hearing ProtectionHearing Protection Eye ProtectionEye Protection Body ArmorBody Armor Nomex GlovesNomex Gloves Long SleevesLong Sleeves
Fire PotentialFire Potential
The Fire potential with distraction The Fire potential with distraction devices is very highdevices is very high
Have a fire extinguisher readyHave a fire extinguisher ready Check for possible ignition Check for possible ignition
Children & elderlyChildren & elderly
Due to possible injury, Distraction Due to possible injury, Distraction devices should not be use if Children devices should not be use if Children and or elderly bystanders are present.and or elderly bystanders are present.
DeploymentDeployment
Prep Safety PinPrep Safety Pin Safely stored until neededSafely stored until needed Cover officer in placeCover officer in place Spoon placement in hand (spoon in Spoon placement in hand (spoon in
web of hand)web of hand) Remove pin Remove pin ONLYONLY when about to when about to
deploydeploy
Cover Visualize target area Toss
Devices should be thrown under hand, arching to the target area
Deployment Deployment (cont.)(cont.)
Control the deviceControl the device I.D. target areaI.D. target area Subjects and/or combustiblesSubjects and/or combustibles Device failure planDevice failure plan Entry upon initiationEntry upon initiation Re-pin if neededRe-pin if needed
Post-DeploymentPost-Deployment MedicsMedics
Medic must be available during ops Medic must be available during ops which devices could be deployed.which devices could be deployed.
Collect evidenceCollect evidence Device accountabilityDevice accountability
““Control” DeploymentControl” Deployment DebriefDebrief
Document device useDocument device use
DocumentationDocumentation
Use of force issueUse of force issue Departmental policy detailed reportDepartmental policy detailed report Photos and/or videoPhotos and/or video Medical screeningMedical screening Diversionary device logDiversionary device log
Legal AspectLegal Aspect Anticipate TestifyingAnticipate Testifying Courts Scrutiny of:Courts Scrutiny of:
Department PolicyDepartment Policy Knowledge & trainingKnowledge & training Justification for useJustification for use Planning and safeguardingPlanning and safeguarding DeploymentDeployment Post-Deployment actionsPost-Deployment actions DocumentationDocumentation
Case LawCase Law
Langford Vs. GatesLangford Vs. Gates Smalley Vs. MinneapolisSmalley Vs. Minneapolis Garcia Vs. TexasGarcia Vs. Texas United States Vs. MyersUnited States Vs. Myers
ConclusionConclusion
When used properly diversionary When used properly diversionary devices are an excellent tool for use devices are an excellent tool for use by Law Enforcement personnelby Law Enforcement personnel