Officerswill soon have access to the handheld device, which can spray a traceable forensic solution from up to 10 metres away. The solution is designed to link an offender to the exact scene of an incident, helping police gather evidence. READ MORE: Three jailed more jailed for their roles in Henry Nowak protestsHampshire police say it also provides officers with a safer tactical option by reducing the need for close physical confrontation in appropriate circumstances. The force said the rollout forms part of wider efforts to tackle complaints about riders on roads, pavements and public spaces. The force added the technology has already been used successfully by other police forces across England.