With all the political news coming from the mile-high city this week, plenty of newsworthy topics have fallen through the cracks. Among them is MyClyns (pronounced "My Cleanse"), a disinfectant spray that Denver purchased in bulk for its 10,000-strong police force for the DNC, much of which was imported from around the state for this week alone.

The spray, which can be sprayed directly in the eyes and mouth, as well as on open wounds, is said to produce a 99.99% reduction in HIV, hepatitis-C, staph, and several other pathogens, making it a useful tool if you get caught in a violent riot with a bunch of protesters with infectious diseases.

"As the only personal-protection spray that can be used directly in the eyes, nose and mouth, we are proud that MyClyns can play a part in keeping officers safe," said Joel Ivers, CEO of Union Springs Pharmaceuticals, the company that makes MyClyns, in a release.

It's nice to know that Denver's finest are protected against such an unfortunate prospect, but I wonder: would they share their rations with mere citizens bloodied in battle?

At this point, St. Paul is unprotected by MyClyns, though the company is still trying to convince officials in that city to stock up before the Republican National Convention there next week.

We'll be in St. Paul covering the events from the ground, so we'll be sure to let you know if we see any cans of MyClyns.

(I'm not holding my breath, but I'm also not particularly worried about it.)

[Image: A can of MyClyns from the company's website]