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A baton includes an elongate housing with a first compartment and a second compartment. A power source is located in the first compartment. An interchangeable operative component is located in the second compartment and may be removable/replaceable. The interchangeable operative component may be a t

A baton includes an elongate housing with a first compartment and a second compartment. A power source is located in the first compartment. An interchangeable operative component is located in the second compartment and may be removable/replaceable. The interchangeable operative component may be a training module, a light source, a laser generator, a sound generator, an incapacitation waveform generator, and combinations thereof.

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1. A baton comprising: an elongate housing comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the housing defining a first compartment located proximate the proximal end and a second compartment located proximate the distal end; anda power source located in the first compartment, wherein the second compart

1. A baton comprising: an elongate housing comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the housing defining a first compartment located proximate the proximal end and a second compartment located proximate the distal end; anda power source located in the first compartment, wherein the second compartment is adapted to removably receive interchangeably from the distal end an operative component selected from the group consisting of a training module, a light source, a laser generator, a sound generator, an incapacitation waveform generator, and combinations thereof,wherein the operative component comprises a connection element to secure the operative component within the second compartment, andwherein the connection element is secured with a fastener, wherein the fastener is accessed from the first compartment. 2. The baton of claim 1, further comprising an electrical connection from the first compartment to the second compartment. 3. The baton of claim 2, wherein the power source is connected to the electrical connection and the operative component comprises a contact for contacting the electrical connection. 4. The baton of claim 1, further comprising a divider located between the first compartment and the second compartment, wherein the divider comprises a conductive element selectively connectable to both a power source output and an operative component input. 5. The baton of claim 1, further comprising a removable cap on the distal end, wherein removal of the cap provides access to the power source. 6. The baton of claim 5, wherein the cap comprises a control button for controlling the operative component. 7. The baton of claim 1, further comprising: a handle substantially orthogonal to the elongate housing, the handle comprising: a handle housing;a cap secured to a top of the handle housing; anda spray deterrent canister located within the handle housing and substantially covered by the cap. 8. A baton comprising: an elongate member comprising: a housing comprising an axis, a proximal end, and a distal end, wherein the housing defines a first chamber located proximate the proximal end and a second chamber located proximate the distal end;a divider separating the first chamber and the second chamber;a conductive element located on the divider, wherein the conductive element comprises at least one of a metal plate and a conductive rubber;a power source comprising a contact for selective connection to the conductive element when the power source is installed within the first chamber, wherein the contact comprises at least one of a metal projection and a spring;an electric waveform generator located at least partially within the housing, wherein the electric waveform generator comprises a contact for selective connection to the conductive element when the electric waveform generator is installed within the second chamber, and wherein the contact comprises at least one of a metal projection and a spring;at least one discharge electrode located proximate the distal end and operatively connected to the electric waveform generator; anda control element located proximate the proximal end, the control element adapted to control the electric waveform generator; anda handle substantially orthogonal to the elongate member, the handle comprising: a housing;a cap secured to a top of the housing; anda spray deterrent canister located within the housing and substantially covered by the cap during both actuation and non-actuation of the spray deterrent canister, the spray deterrent canister comprising a non-flammable spray deterrent. 9. The baton of claim 8, wherein the elongate member further comprises at least one of a laser and a light proximate the distal end. 10. The baton of claim 8, wherein the light comprises at least one of a constant beam and a strobe. 11. The baton of claim 8, wherein the elongate member further comprises a picatinnay rail. 12. The baton of claim 8, wherein the electric waveform generator comprises a circuit for generating a pulsed, low-power electric waveform having a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction with non-injurious muscle effects.