Rosemount PD Purchases New Option For Non-Lethal Force

ROSEMOUNT, MN— The Rosemount Police Department announced Wednesday that it has purchased a new means of non-lethal force.

The department purchased two "PepperBall" launchers in February, a non-lethal force option used by several law enforcement agencies across the United States, the department said.

The "PepperBall" pellets contain a powdered chemical that irritates the nose and eyes, similar to pepper spray, the department said.

Rosemount officers recently were trained on how to use the new equipment, the department said.

Patch has reached out to the Rosemount Police Department for more information.