distinctive ticking of a TASER. TASERs, used by police departments throughout the United States of America, have become a go to tool for apprehending suspects without fatally wounding them. The first use of primitive TASERs dates back to 1960 and they have come a long way since. Such as advancements such as upgrading from gunpowder to compressed air, to more computerised TASERs that automatically cut off and collect crucial user data. With the advancement of technology, TASERs quickly became a more
Research Proposal Tasers Definition of the Research Problem/Question The research topic we have chosen to research is Tasers. The use of Tasers has been a very controversial topic in the last few years. Reporters, doctors, and human rights groups have all expressed concern that police officers will use a Taser in situations when no weapon is required and concern has also been expressed over if the Taser is really a less-lethal option. No one claims the use of Tasers to be risk-free but studies
The Use of the TASER in the Police Force The use of conducted energy weapons in the police force has become increasingly popular since they were introduced only a short while ago. The TASER is claimed to be the safest and most productive type of less lethal force in use today, with a very quick recovery rate and no-long term side effects. The TASER has quickly taken over the harsh use of pepper spray, the brutal force of the baton and in some cases the firearm. However, the TASER has faced massive
Outlaw Tasers Some may say tasers are good and that they are lifesaving, but the shock that comes from the taser can be extremely painful and life threatening. If the taser does not take a life, it can ultimately impact and alter the taser victim’s life. Furthermore, like most products the taser is not always one hundred percent effective or reliable. Due to how dangerous the taser is, with intention or not, and the many outcomes by its use, they should be banned. Though it is suggested the taser would
work for TASER International, TASER is a multi-market facing brand that caters to law enforcement, military, correctional, professional security, and personal protection markets. In its first decade of life TASER international introduced Conductive Electronic weapons (CEW) which includes: TASER X26, TASER C2, TASER XREP, TASER X3 and most recently TASER X2 and TASER X26P. TASER then expand its mission from “protect life” to “protect life and protect truth” by introducing TASER Cam, TASER Cam HD, AXON
two they are Tasers also known as a stun gun. Pepper spray also is known as mace or OC. “Tasers have been in the spotlight since UCLA student Mostafa Tabatabainejad was shocked several times by campus security in November (the incident was caught on camera and posted on YouTube)” (Porges 17). Many law-enforcement agencies Swear by the Taser that is it the perfect non-lethal weapon to subdue a suspect in the line of duty. In fact, “over 10,000 agencies nationwide currently use Tasers” (Porges 18)
I. Taser International, Inc. v. Ward, Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 1, May 13, 2010 II. Facts: The plaintiff Taser International, Inc is a company that produced electronic devices such as stun guns, and even accessories that are needed with control devices. In addition, the company also manufactured TASER CAM which is an audio and video recording device that is mostly sold for military, security and public purposes. The defendant Steve Ward was a vice president of marketing in the Taser International
will include laws that have been passed by the United States Supreme Court, training methods and policies of Federal, State and Local agencies Alternatives to deadly force are less-lethal weapons that are used by law enforcement today, TASERS, pepper spray, bean bag guns and batons. Does deadly force need to be used against violent suspects? Federal Law Under federal law if a suspect poses a threat to a law enforcement officer or the public the officer has permission to use deadly force. The Supreme
Weapon (CEW) has been a subject under heavy debate throughout its history. A Conducted Energy Weapon is a device that works by “incapacitating volitional control of the body” (White & Ready, 2009), thus rendering the target unable to resist arrest. The TASER® in particular is the most widely used CEW. An article on the RCMP website states that CEW’s were adopted as another means to obtain compliance from resistant or harmful subjects when the police must arrest them. These tools allow police at these times
Police Brutality – Should Police Officers keep their guns at all times? (Police Training.) Police brutality has been a very controversial matter these past few months, with citizens supporting those who claim to be victims, and others who don’t. Though most people have been supporting the victims, some people who don’t can agree that police having guns with them in a simple investigation is a little over done. There are many instances where an officer can be seen, from a citizen’s camera, approaching