1. Diversionary Devices

2. Diversionary Devices When used properly are an excellent tactical tool
Create a loud report and a brilliant light
May disorient/ confuse
Are not a good substitute for good tactics

3. History First Generation Second Generation
Military Training Simulators
Second Generation
Powerful devices
Designed for Anti-terrorist Use
Entebbe
Mogadishu
Prince’s Gate, London
Air France Operation

4. Entebbe 1976
1976 Raid on Entebbe " Operation Thunderbolt" On June 27, an Air France jetliner was hijacked to Entebbe, Uganda Jewish and Israeli passengers were separated from the rest of the captives. The terrorists threatened to begin killing the hostages on the evening of July 4. In a daring commando operation, Israeli forces traveled 2,000 miles and landed at the Entebbe airport. They stormed the building the hostages were held in. They flashed banged the rooms & rescued the hostages and killed the terrorists.

5. Mogadishu 1977
A Palestinian hijack of a Lufthansa airliner in Mogadishu ended when German commandoes storm the plane. They threw flash bangs into the cockpit. Three hijackers are killed and 86 hostages are freed.

6. Iranian Embassy
In 1980 the world watched as gunmen held 26 people hostage at the Iranian embassy in London. After a six-day stand-off the SAS launched a dramatic attack on the hostage-takers. Using explosives and flashbangs they cleared the large building rescuing the hostages

7. Current Generation Manufactured Commercially
Intended for law enforcement use
Reduce possibility of injuries
Contain powder mixture

8. Type Of Devices Bursting Canister Separating Sub munitions
Non metal canister which bursts during ignition. Fuse detonator assembly can become projectile.
Separating Sub munitions
Non metal Canister which separates from fuse detonator assembly prior to main detonation.
Non-Bursting Canister
Steel canister with “ports” which allow a controlled flash

9. OMNI BLAST 100
The Omni-Blast 100 tactical distraction device is one of a few bursting canister devices on the police and corrections market.
The Omni can be used as a primary device
or as an alternative in certain situations.
It consists of a weighted fuse detonator assembly and a flash powder charge in a polypropylene canister.
Size 1.5“ Dia. 8“ High
Weight 10 Ounces 
Powder Weight  300 Grains
Decibel Output db/5ft
Time delay Seconds

10. Def-Tec MK-25 Non-Bursting Canister
Defense Technology-Federal Labs Multi-Port Plus
1.3 lb (589 grams) Gun Steel Body
1.5 second fuse delay
174.5 dB at 5 feet (1.6 meters)
6 - 8 Million Candela
Reusable body with reloaded fuse. Optional safety clip for fuse, and command initiated reloads.

11. CTS Model 7290 Combined Tactical Systems Model 7290
1.1 lb. (550 grams) Steel body
1.5 second fuse delay
175 dB at 5 feet (1.6 meters)
2.5 Million Candela
Single use body. Optional safety clip for fuse, and command initiated reloads.

12. UPCO Model 1750 Model 1750 Diversionary Device 174db Sound at 5ft.
2,300,00 Candle Power

13. Characteristics Heat: Approx. 2700 degrees cent Sound: 170-185 dB
Candella: 2 million candle power
Overpressure

14. Criteria For Use
Whenever a diversion is needed to make entry or arrest
And it is judged safe to deploy
In life threatening situations
And/or felony suspected felony incidents

15. Pre-deployment concerns
Protective and deployment equipment
Fire potential
Children & the elderly
Chemicals and/or Flammables
Exterior use
Exterior Disposal

16. Protective Equipment Helmet Nomex Balacava Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Body Armor
Nomex Gloves
Long Sleeves

17. Fire Potential
The Fire potential with distraction devices is very high
Have a fire extinguisher ready
Check for possible ignition

18. Children & elderly
Due to possible injury, Distraction devices should not be use if Children and or elderly bystanders are present.

19. Deployment Prep Safety Pin Safely stored until needed
Cover officer in place
Spoon placement in hand (spoon in web of hand)
Remove pin ONLY when about to deploy

20. Cover
Toss
Visualize target area

21. Devices should be thrown under hand, arching to the target area

22. Deployment (cont.) Control the device I.D. target area
Subjects and/or combustibles
Device failure plan
Entry upon initiation
Re-pin if needed

23. Post-Deployment Medics Collect evidence “Control” Deployment Debrief
Medic must be available during ops which devices could be deployed.
Collect evidence
Device accountability
“Control” Deployment
Debrief
Document device use

24. Documentation Use of force issue Departmental policy detailed report
Photos and/or video
Medical screening
Diversionary device log

25. Legal Aspect Anticipate Testifying Courts Scrutiny of:
Department Policy
Knowledge & training
Justification for use
Planning and safeguarding
Deployment
Post-Deployment actions
Documentation

26. Case Law Langford Vs. Gates Smalley Vs. Minneapolis Garcia Vs. Texas
United States Vs. Myers

27. Conclusion
When used properly diversionary devices are an excellent tool for use by Law Enforcement personnel