This 4-hour Chemical Agents course introduces students to chemical agents commonly used in security and/or law enforcement.
This course satisfies the training requirements set forth in California Business & Professions Code sections 7583.35 and 7583.6(b) and California Penal Code section 22835.
Completion of this course allows BSIS licensed security personnel to purchase, possess, or transport a tear gas weapon if used for defensive purposes in the course and scope of their licensed employment.
Course topics include, but are not limited to:
- Types of chemical agents
- Legal aspects of chemical agents in California
- Safe and effective use of chemical agents
- Effects of chemical agents
To complete this course, students must:
- Complete all lessons in the course.
- Pass an examination.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to print a certificate of completion and a wallet sized certification card to carry while on duty. The wallet card must be carried with the person while in possession of tear gas on duty.
