Originally Posted by meanwhile

This is a Fail for two reasons:

1. Cops are not restricted to less potent sprays as civilians often are

2. I doubt any cop would consider pepper spray as an equalizer against an attacking gang! It's a somewhat effective come-along for single troublemakers, to be used in situations like this:


I.e. typical use: single drunk, 3 cops, no weapon or real risk to cops, lots of time - just kinder than nightsticking him.