It blinds, burns. The person gets an asthma attack. They can breathe enough only to survive. They have to lie down for 10 minutes. They can't rape.
Some cops advocate the increasing use of pepper spray as an advancement over the old billy club.
The trainers kept hoses running so the officers could immediately wash out their eyes. It shuts you down like you're closing a garage door. You really don't feel like doing anything but getting water. The stuff should be used rarely, this police official says. Kitchen spice and compressed air.