A year later, pepper spray is now used an average of 1.3 times per day at Los Padrinos and has been quietly reinstated in units that house vulnerable populations, including girls and youth with ...

In recent weeks, the world has looked on as governments use chemical irritants to control protesters and riots. Whether it’s tear gas, pepper spray, mace or pepper balls, all have one thing in common: ...

Nothing disperses a crowd like a shot of chili pepper to the eye. Pepper spray—scientifically known as oleoresin capsicum spray—is banned in war but has made its presence known during the Occupy Wall ...

The U.S. Secret Service on Saturday reversed its denial that no agents used tear gas or pepper spray June 1 to remove protesters near the White House, as the park clearing has come under intense ...

Fight, pepper spray forces Woodlawn High evacuation; pocket knife found ...