The bill, if passed, would significantly restrict the use of pepper spray by correction officers, allowing its use only in clear emergency situations after obtaining prior authorization.
Benny Boscio, the president of the correction officers union, argues that limiting pepper spray usage could endanger both inmates and officers, claiming physical force is more dangerous.
Councilwoman Sandy Nurse introduced the bill, which received backing from fellow Democrat Tiffany Cabán, emphasizing a shift toward more regulated methods of inmate control in city jails.
Boscio invited supporters of the legislation to firsthand experience the risks officers face, highlighting the importance of pepper spray in ensuring safety in volatile environments.
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