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