Taser International

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

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

later the most hated weapon on the market. Tasers send thousands of electric volts through the human body, which undoubtedly stops the body from moving forward. Taser International introduced the M26 and X26 to save lives, rather than using a lethal weapon like a gun. The taser temporarily shocks the body, which helps the police force take the suspect into custody. The documentary, Killing Them Safely, is about the accusations of Taser International’s tasers killing people when they said it was safe

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

such as the TASER gun; chemical devices, such as tear gas; impact devices, such as the baton; and other rifle-launched soft projectiles impact devices, such as rubber and PVC bullets. For close proximity encounters, the TASER is frequently used. The TASER’s purpose is to incapacitate, temporarily, the suspect in order for police to regain control of the situation. Research has shown that a TASER has had an

weapons available to law enforcement, a physicist in the late 1960’s by the name of Jack Cover, would invent the first taser that would become known as the go-to weapon for officers. This weapon provided officers a way to use non-lethal methods when dealing with suspects who are not compliant and present a threat to themselves, the public, or law enforcement personnel. From 1976-1995 tasers were considered firearms as they were originally propelled

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

This proves that taser is an effective non-lethal weapon that can be used to subdue the criminals. Here are some possible advantages of taser guns, first, taser is a non-lethal weapon. As we may have already know, tasers are meant to take down the suspects without injuring or killing them. Also, it is safer to use in a situations where there are many bystanders in the scene, since tasers do not harm people around the intended suspects. This also leads

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

“Taser Changes go Ahead”, an article published in the Alberta News in February, indicates that the RCMP is moving forward and will be instituting some previously described changes into its 2011 Police Manual framework. The framework is currently being reviewed and will later be reviewed and approved by the Albertan Solicitor General. The 16 recommendations made by the Braidwood inquiry, including yearly re-trainings, monthly quality and adherence audits, as well as updated procedures based on the