Diversionary Devices Diversionary Devices When used properly are

Diversionary Devices

Diversionary Devices • When used properly are an excellent tactical tool • Create a loud report and a brilliant light • May disorient/ confuse • Are not a good substitute for good tactics

History n First Generation n n Military Training Simulators Second Generation Powerful devices n Designed for Anti-terrorist Use n Entebbe n Mogadishu n Prince’s Gate, London n Air France Operation n

Entebbe 1976 n 1976 Raid on Entebbe " Operation Thunderbolt" On June 27, an Air France jetliner was hijacked to Entebbe, Uganda Jewish and Israeli passengers were separated from the rest of the captives. The terrorists threatened to begin killing the hostages on the evening of July 4. In a daring commando operation, Israeli forces traveled 2, 000 miles and landed at the Entebbe airport. They stormed the building the hostages were held in. They flashed banged the rooms & rescued the hostages and killed the terrorists.

Mogadishu 1977 n A Palestinian hijack of a Lufthansa airliner in Mogadishu ended when German commandoes storm the plane. They threw flash bangs into the cockpit. Three hijackers are killed and 86 hostages are freed.

Iranian Embassy n In 1980 the world watched as gunmen held 26 people hostage at the Iranian embassy in London. After a six-day standoff the SAS launched a dramatic attack on the hostage-takers. Using explosives and flashbangs they cleared the large building rescuing the hostages

Current Generation n n Manufactured Commercially Intended for law enforcement use Reduce possibility of injuries Contain powder mixture

Type Of Devices n Bursting Canister n n Separating Sub munitions n n Non metal canister which bursts during ignition. Fuse detonator assembly can become projectile. Non metal Canister which separates from fuse detonator assembly prior to main detonation. Non-Bursting Canister n Steel canister with “ports” which allow a controlled flash

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“ High Weight 10 Ounces Powder Weight 300 Grains Decibel Output 170 -175 db/5 ft Time delay. 07 -2 Seconds

Def-Tec MK-25 n n n n Non-Bursting Canister Defense Technology-Federal Labs Multi. Port Plus 1. 3 lb (589 grams) Gun Steel Body 1. 5 second fuse delay 174. 5 d. B at 5 feet (1. 6 meters) 6 - 8 Million Candela Reusable body with reloaded fuse. Optional safety clip for fuse, and command initiated reloads.

CTS Model 7290 n n n Combined Tactical Systems Model 7290 1. 1 lb. (550 grams) Steel body 1. 5 second fuse delay 175 d. B at 5 feet (1. 6 meters) 2. 5 Million Candela Single use body. Optional safety clip for fuse, and command initiated reloads.

UPCO Model 1750 n n n Model 1750 Diversionary Device 174 db Sound at 5 ft. 2, 300, 00 Candle Power

Characteristics Heat: Approx. 2700 degrees cent n Sound: 170 -185 d. B n Candella: 2 million candle power n Overpressure n

Criteria For Use n n Whenever a diversion is needed to make entry or arrest And it is judged safe to deploy In life threatening situations And/or felony suspected felony incidents

Pre-deployment concerns n n n Protective and deployment equipment Fire potential Children & the elderly Chemicals and/or Flammables Exterior use Exterior Disposal

Protective Equipment n n n n Helmet Nomex Balacava Hearing Protection Eye Protection Body Armor Nomex Gloves Long Sleeves

Fire Potential n n n The Fire potential with distraction devices is very high Have a fire extinguisher ready Check for possible ignition

Children & elderly n Due to possible injury, Distraction devices should not be use if Children and or elderly bystanders are present.

Deployment n n n Prep Safety Pin Safely stored until needed Cover officer in place Spoon placement in hand (spoon in web of hand) Remove pin ONLY when about to deploy

Cover Visualize target area Toss

Devices should be thrown under hand, arching to the target area

Deployment n n n (cont. ) Control the device I. D. target area Subjects and/or combustibles Device failure plan Entry upon initiation Re-pin if needed

Post-Deployment n Medics n n Collect evidence n n n Medic must be available during ops which devices could be deployed. Device accountability “Control” Deployment Debrief n Document device use

Documentation n n Use of force issue Departmental policy detailed report Photos and/or video Medical screening Diversionary device log

Legal Aspect n n Anticipate Testifying Courts Scrutiny of: Department Policy n Knowledge & training n Justification for use n Planning and safeguarding n Deployment n Post-Deployment actions n Documentation n

Case Law Langford Vs. Gates n Smalley Vs. Minneapolis n Garcia Vs. Texas n United States Vs. Myers n

Conclusion n When used properly diversionary devices are an excellent tool for use by Law Enforcement personnel