What should you do if you find a white glass breaker pepper ball during a 41 check in a .68 caliber launcher?

• A. Depose of the white glass breaker pepper balls and notify a supervisor.
• B. Return to the supply shelf without reporting
• C. Use immediately to test function
• D. Recycle the pepper ball as standard

Answer: (A)

In situations like this, the priority is safety and proper handling of non-lethal munitions. A white glass breaker pepper ball is a nonstandard, potentially hazardous round that should not be left in circulation. Disposing of it and informing a supervisor ensures it’s removed from service, reduces the risk of accidental discharge or injury, and allows for proper documentation and inspection by someone authorized. This keeps the inventory and safety procedures intact.

Returning it to the supply shelf without reporting, using it to test function, or recycling it as standard bypasses safety controls and could put people at risk or lead to improper use.