OC Spray: Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray use by Queensland police

This page contains research and publications on the use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray by the QPS.

In 2005, the CMC examined the use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray by QPS officers. OC spray was introduced as a use of force option to QPS officers in 2000. This research followed on from the QCC’s earlier evaluation of the OC spray trial in 1999.

• OC Spray: Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray use by Queensland police (October 2005)
  Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray is a relatively new use-of-force option for Queensland police. The spray is now used commonly by police to help them deal with volatile situations and aggressive people. This report formally assesses the risks of using OC spray and determines its overall effectiveness.

Related reports

• Trial of capsicum spray in Queensland: Evaluation report - Criminal Justice Commission (June 1999) 
  The QPS conducted a trial issue of defensive spray to operational police in two police regions. This report describes the implementation and evaluation of the trial, and makes recommendations for the future use of defensive spray.