What to know about pepper spray and its effects, as federal agents' tactics spur outrage

With federal agents using pepper spray at recent protests, doctors explain how it affects the body, how to rinse it out ...

Tear gas and pepper spray can pose serious respiratory risks

According to research published in journals from the American Thoracic Society (ATS), inhaling tear gas or pepper spray—even ...
Sahan Journal

ICE tear gas has significant health impacts; one infant lost consciousness after exposure

ICE’s “less lethal” weapons, including tear gas and pepper spray pellets, have serious health impacts, experts say. One ...
walb

Family claims kids suffered effects of Thomasville police pepper spray

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A number of Thomas County parents say their children were innocent victims when they say police used pepper spray during a recent incident. They claim their children are ...

Blood. Pain. Disorientation. Here’s what protesters say ‘less-lethal’ weapons feel like

Welts, watery eyes, temporary blindness: Zoom in on crowd control tactics used against protesters ...
Lexington Herald Leader

Fayette students suffer effects from pepper spray police used to stop school fight

The new $84.5 million Tates Creek High School building opened for students on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. Ryan C. Hermens [email protected] Two students and some school ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe wants to end use of pepper spray in juvenile halls

San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe is asking her colleagues to support a proposal that could phase out the use of pepper spray in local juvenile detention ...
WTAE-TV

Police, students pepper-sprayed following altercation at Perry High School

WITH MORE ON WHAT LED TO THIS FIGHT. AVA. WELL, GUYS, PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAYS THAT A PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SPRAYED PEPPER SPRAY AT A GROUP OF FIVE BOYS, CAUSING THIS WHOLE FIGHT. CITY ...