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Tear Gas and Flash-Bang Use in the US

The use of tear gas and flash-bang devices by police in the US, including regulations and restrictions.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What regulations or policies govern police use of flash‑bangs and tear gas near residences, schools and childcare settings?

Local, state and agency policies — not a single comprehensive federal rule — primarily govern when police may use tear gas and flash‑bangs, and those rules vary widely: some jurisdictions bar or limit...

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