Pepper spray

A protester throws an umbrella at riot police as fellow demonstrators blocked the main street to the central financial district outside government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 29, 2014.

Peaceful protests in Hong Kong become violent clashes with police

September 28, 2014Justice

Organizers of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have battled police throughout the weekend, saying officers used excessive force — including tear gas, pepper spray and batons — against peaceful demonstrations. But they also say demonstrations will continue.

UC-Davis Chancellor insists she ordered not to use force on peaceful protesters (with video)

August 15, 2013Global Politics

VIDEO: UC-Davis police officers placed on administrative leave following pepper spray incident

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Friday Follow: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Pepper Spray

August 15, 2013

When is Pepper Spray the Only Option?

August 15, 2013

Public Outcry After Pepper Spray Incident at UC Davis

August 15, 2013

Video of UC Davis students being pepper sprayed in a protest related to Occupy Wall Street over the weekend has gone viral. Without any apparent provocation, campus police released a stream of pepper spray onto a row of seated protesters. Two of the officers involved in the spraying have been placed on leave. The incident has left many […]

Occupy Wall Street Update

August 15, 2013

Amid conflicting reports about the legality of the eviction, the use of pepper spray or unnecessary force by police, or when Zuccotti Park will reopen, Karen Frillman, reporter for WNYC, spoke with Occupy Wall Street protestors who were debating next steps.

Bear Spray

August 14, 2013

Commentator Nancy Lord remembers a recent unbearable encounter with a controversial wildlife repellent.