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That, in rather bland understated prose, defines the nature of the problem. Tasers are not treated as guns, i.e., as a potentially lethal weapon, that should be used sparingly. Police departments often train their officers to use tasers as if they pose no risk to the lives of citizens, and therefore can be used in situations in which a gun would never be used: when people are handcuffed, when they "mouth off" to police officers, when they are doing nothing more than writhing on the ground yelling "Please stop, you got me!" In short whenever a police officer wants to inflict pain on someone for any reason or for no reason at all.
http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2012/2/28/152335/039
Former_DU_Member
(33 posts)wire now and again, well you know what I mean. I thought law enforcement had to be tazered so they know what it will be like, and still, they pour it on like ketchup. They are considered "non-lethal" don't you know.
http://www.tac-safe.com/info/law-enforcement-security-guard-training/taser-user-certification/
The U.S. Department of Defense policy defines non-lethal weapons as weapon systems that are explicitly designed and primarily employed as to incapacitate personnel or material, while minimizing fatalities, permanent injuries to personnel, and undesired damage to property and the environment
The purpose of this Taser course is to provide the student with the theory and practical training necessary to safely and effectively operate the Taser® M26 and Taser® X26 weapons as a non-lethal option.
Description
The 6-hour Taser® certification course will enable the student to carry and deploy the Taser® weapon delivery system in a safe and effective manner. The Student will be able to explain how the Taser conducted energy weapon overrides the central nervous system. The student will also demonstrate proficiency in the function and use of the Taser weapons.
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)Last edited Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:13 PM - Edit history (1)
more likely they are to use them.
JSnuffy
(374 posts)... to limit options to bullets, batons or the cop taking a hit.
I'll give you a hint, the last one is absolutely unacceptable.
saras
(6,670 posts)If you can't hack the job, you shouldn't be doing it.
A Simple Game
(9,214 posts)or did you intentionally exclude brains?
JSnuffy
(374 posts)Last edited Wed Feb 29, 2012, 08:37 PM - Edit history (1)
... those things that the average citizen doesn't carry with them on a daily basis.
Edit - Should I list liver and feet as well? Clothes?
Vehl
(1,915 posts)That is gives the police an incentive to use it rather than do what police used to do...like try to talk to the suspect..or calm him down.
Now..given this supposedly "non-lethal" option, they might be using it as often as they can.
"If all what one has is a hammer, everything starts looking like a nail"
elias7
(4,029 posts)to get a relative risk.