Hot, Hot, Hot: Pepper spray spices up training day for Utah police officers

The WVCPD in-house academy is underway for our new officers. It's pepper spray training day. #ouch pic.twitter.com/SGrCXEH0EL

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014

After an officer is exposed, they're escorted to an area where they'll complete several exercises. #inhouseacademy pic.twitter.com/TiCWypTrUn

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014

The exposed officer has to identify several objects… Which means eyes open! #inhouseacademy pic.twitter.com/ahlICjTVZj

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014

Pepper spray exposure helps officers understand not only the effects of the spray, but their own reaction if exposed. pic.twitter.com/ZOUtI8qwYR

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014

Next challenge, fight off an attacker. Not easy when you can't see him coming. #ishedancingorfighting #inhouseacademy pic.twitter.com/kMcfNyo8pp

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014

Bring on the water. #inhouseacademy pic.twitter.com/GkWQFalokK

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014

Bring on the wipes. #inhouseacademy pic.twitter.com/v1BWDdz3WV

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014

Rolls and rolls of paper towels help sop up the tears. #inhouseacademy pic.twitter.com/K0toagNSIy

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014

Nice job to our 3 new officers who've checked "pepper spray exposure" off their training list! #inhouseacademy pic.twitter.com/2TKMQa2rUa

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) December 9, 2014