if the pololice knew that this person was deaf then they should have sent for a deaf interpreter so the communication would be clear as to what was exspected from him. and HOW can he communicate with pepper spray in his eyes? the man must see so he can know what's happening to him. some times officials get too carried away and want to use brute force. WRONG. remember..we all have rights. if this person had been spanish speaking then the police would have gotton him an interpreter. well then the same applies to deaf/hoh. the department should send at least one officer to a basic traing collage for signing skills. yes they were WRONG in using the spray let alone using brute force just because they wear a badge. i hope the courts go in favor for the deaf man. i support the deaf and their rights.