This Ministerial Decree establishes the modalities of storage, carrying and use of police special gear and equipment by the forest officers. It specifies that forest officers are authorized to use the following police special gear and equipment while on duty: (a) rubber truncheons; (b) lacrimogeneous gas; (c) handcuffs; and (d) means for compulsory stopping transport. Forest officers shall also be authorized to use service dogs while on duty. The use of police special gear and equipment, and also service dogs against pregnant women, disabled persons and juveniles shall be prohibited.
Russian Federation · 2010-02-03