FAST-ACT Webinar Highlights Ensuring Personnel Safety During Crowd Control

FAST-ACT recently hosted an insightful and timely webinar titled “Ensuring Personnel Safety: Dry Decontamination for Crowd Control Operations,” focusing on the unique challenges law enforcement and first responders face when neutralizing chemical threats during large-scale public gatherings.

This session offered a deep dive into practical dry decontamination strategies used during protests and civil unrest, where traditional wet decon methods may not be feasible or fast enough. The webinar outlined how FAST-ACT tools—including the FAST-ACT Mitts, FAST-ACT Wipes, and FAST-ACT Pressurized Cylinders—are being deployed to rapidly neutralize chemical agents like OC (pepper spray) and CS (tear gas) without the need for water, complicated equipment, or cleanup.

The presentation covered:

• Real-world field applications during crowd control operations

• On-demand decontamination for unknown or airborne chemical threats

• How agencies are reducing cross-contamination risks and improving team safety

• The importance of mobility, speed, and effectiveness in protest environments

Attendees also heard how FAST-ACT is currently used by teams across all four branches of the U.S. Department of Defense and in over 30 countries globally—solidifying its reputation as a trusted tool for rapid response.

Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit key takeaways, watch the full webinar recording here: