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
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
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 170-175db/5ft
Time delay. 07-2 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
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
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
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
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