Use of Taser in Policing

Abstract

The paper discusses about the use of Taser guns. The paper4 starts with a brief introduction of Taser guns followed by its history and its use by law enforcement agencies. The paper will also highlight laws related to the use of Taser and case studies indicating that Taser are a protective weapon. Finally the paper will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Taser followed by the conclusion.

Table of Contents

Introduction1

Discussion2

Function of Taser2

Use of Taser by law enforcement agencies3

Training requirements3

Laws regarding the use of Taser4

Consensus among citizen and law enforcement agencies5

Statistics on Tasers5

Case studies6

Taser restores regular heart beat to agitated patient6

TASERs “as safe as weapons can be,” not “instruments of death”7

Study suggests Tasers use by police is safe7

Pros and cons of using Tasers8

Recent news-kid Tasered in Philadelphia9

Conclusion10

Use of Taser in Policing

Introduction

Taser is an electroshock weapon which is sued for debilitating a person by administering electric shocks to him. Taser is a conductive energy device which fires projectiles that give electric shocks to a person through thin electric wires. Tasers works and administer electric shocks and affects the neuromuscular incapacitation. A person who is struck be a Taser experiences stimulation in his nerves due to which the involuntary muscles also contracts. Tasers are usually used by law enforcement teams and police and are preferred over non-Taser guns.

Currently there are two models M26 and X26 which are being used by the police. They both come with several accessories that include a laser sight and mounted digital camera. Recently a new Taser is developed which is capable of firing three times without loading it again and again. (Al-Jarabah, 2008)

Tasers were developed as non lethal weapons that are widely used by police all over the world. Police use this weapon to protect themselves and the citizens from dangerous and criminal activities. According to a recent survey Tasers have saved lives of around 75000 people in United States. Although Tasers have saved many lives and is quite helpful in reducing crimes, there have been several controversies that show the use of Tasers can injure or harm and cause death.

Thesis statement

Tasers is an effective lethal weapon that have several advantages and can save life of people by reducing threat and crimes.Discussion

Taser was developed by a NASA researcher in 1969.by 1974 the complete device was prepared and was widely distributed do that it can be used for safety purposes. Tasers were created so that violence could be eliminated from the society and peace could be maintained. Since then the popularity and the use of Tasers have increased. Almost every police officer in Canada and in United States has a Taser to maintain safety.

Function of Taser

The Taser fires to small electrodes that are connected to the main unit as they are propelled by a small nitrogen charge. The air cartridge of Taser consists of pair of electrodes and each is replaced by the other one after its use. Taser is developed with number of cartridges that are designated by their ...