NORWICH — This past week, a few Norwich Police Officers and other agency members participated in an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray Instructor Course, held at the Chenango County Sheriff's office.

OC spray, also known as pepper spray, is used to help subdue and arrest dangerous, combative, uncooperative or violent subjects in a wide variety of scenarios.

“We were fortunate enough to have our Sheriff’s Office host this training, and to get some of our officers in it,” said Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach.

He said, “OC spray is an effective, less lethal tool, and our officers train in its use every year.”