| Pepper Spray Testing, November 2007 The department is testing a new pepper spray, one that is taser safe, yet 'hotter' to use. Volunteering to be sprayed prior to a first half, Officer Popovski and Sgt. Whittemore stepped forward. Both agreed later that volunteering was not the brightest idea. After Sgt. Gerrans sprayed them both in the face, they went through a lengthy decon period, but came through in the end. All photos by Tim Gover. |
| As long as I keep the hose to my eyes, it doesn't hurt anymore. |
| "Why did I let him volunteer me for this?" |
| Maybe we should stick to firearms training. |
| Moments after getting hit, both felt the effects. |
| Trying to get all the spray off with the handy hose. |
| 30 minutes later, they could almost see again, and were all smiles for Tim. RIT 1, USMC 0. |