What does CD 567-4 specifically relate to?

CD 567-4 specifically relates to the use of chemical agents, which are tools that law enforcement may deploy under certain circumstances to manage situations that pose a threat to public safety or to facilitate compliance in situations that are otherwise unmanageable. This directive outlines the protocols and guidelines that officers must follow to ensure that any use of chemical agents is appropriate, justified, and compliant with legal standards and agency policies.

Training and policies surrounding the use of chemical agents are crucial as they help to strike a balance between maintaining public safety and protecting individual rights. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity of using these agents only when other, less intrusive options have been considered or deemed unsuitable.

Options that refer to the use of force, restraint equipment, or emergency response procedures, while related to law enforcement practices, do not specifically address the guidelines and considerations inherent in the use of chemical agents as outlined in CD 567-4. Each of those areas has its own set of policies and procedures distinct from those governing chemical agent deployment.