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Santa Ana Police Department <br />Santa Ana PD Policy Manual <br />Military Equipment <br />SmokeTM Canister is small and lightweight. The Saf-SmokeTM will burn for <br />approximately 20-40 seconds. At 4.75 in. by 1.4 inches in size, it easily <br />fits in most tactical pouches. This canister is normally used as a signaling <br />or covering device. <br />2. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force <br />is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less -lethal canisters <br />may include, but are not limited to: <br />(a) Self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals. <br />(b) Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents where the criminal behavior <br />involved exceeds a failure to disburse or curfew violation. <br />(c) Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. <br />(d) Potentially vicious animals. <br />(e) Training exercises or approved demonstrations. <br />(f) Tactical situations involving the deployment of the Department's SWAT <br />Team <br />3. Authorized Use: Only SWAT officers who have received POST certified <br />training in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents. <br />4. Lifespan: 5 years from manufacturing date. <br />5. Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance costs <br />6. Training: SWAT Team members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified <br />by POST less lethal and chemical agents instructors. <br />7. Legal and Procedural Rules: The Department will only deploy chemical <br />agents for law enforcement purposes and in accordance with State and Federal <br />law. Use of Force Policy, Control Devices and Techniques Policy, and SWAT <br />Procedure Manual. <br />SPECIALTY MUNITIONS <br />(a) Breaching Shotguns and Munitions: Shotguns and specialty munitions utilized to <br />access secured structures when no other means have proven successful. <br />1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities: <br />(a) Remmington 870 Shotgun Modified for Breaching, cost: $500, quantity: <br />5. The breaching shotgun is a standard patrol issue shotgun that is <br />shortened to improve maneuverability in a tactical environment. <br />(b) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TKO 12-GAUGE BREACHING ROUND, cost: <br />$7, quantity: 100. The 12-Gauge TKO Breaching Round is a 12-Gauge <br />shell loaded with a compressed zinc slug, utilizing smokeless powder as <br />a propellant. It is a widely used method to breach door locks or hinges <br />for entry during tactical operations. When properly deployed, the TKO <br />can defeat door lock mechanisms, doorknobs, hinges, deadbolts, safety <br />chains, and padlocks on both wooden or hollow core doors. Upon impact <br />Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/07/28, All Rights Reserved. Military Equipment - 12 <br />Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department <br />