ABSTRACT
The premise behind the need for and subsequent use of less lethal options outlined in Chapter 2 is clear, but how and when to deploy those options often is not. As one would suspect, there are many types, shapes, and sizes of less lethal options. Most options available to law enforcement today are carryovers from military devices [1]. Current law enforcement options can be classified into five categories: impact, chemical, electrical, distraction, and other. Mechanical devices such as caltrops, spike strips, glues, and nets will not be discussed for the purposes of this chapter.
