What should you document after using OC spray?

• A. The reasons for spraying the person and the incident details for police reports.
• B. The color of the spray can.
• C. The weather conditions at the time of spray.
• D. The brand of the spray only.

Answer: (A)

When OC spray is used, you need to capture what led to the deployment and what happened during the incident so the report has clear, defensible context for police records and subsequent reviews. Focus on the reasons for spraying and the incident details—what prompted the intervention, the sequence of events, actions taken, and the outcomes (such as decontamination or medical care). The color of the can, weather conditions, or the brand are not the essential elements for documenting the incident; they don’t provide the justification or the factual narrative needed for the official report.