A short documentary explaining the fundamentals of Taser: why it’s needed, how it works, and who can use it. This is the first in a series of films examining different aspects of Taser devices.
h4ppychap there are a number of options depending on the timeframe and the subjects behaviour. Ultimately the subject decides the action taken and when, how etc
carol martin Taser has been attributed to one fatality in the UK. In the tragic circumstances of Jordan Begley an Inquest jury found that Taser was a contributory factor in his death amongst other factors. Nothing is risk free. Officers sometimes have split second decisions to make and consider using a number of tactical options. Some are instantly available ; communication, hands on, Pava, baton, Taser. Some require other officers : dogs, Firearms, shields, etc.
If a taser is deployed you have placed an officer in such danger that they have needed to aim and threaten you with a teaser and you have carried on attempting to kill or maim the officer. There are three alternatives 1) let them go and put the public at further risk 2) allow a police officer to be killed or maimed 3) deploy a ARV a shoot the subject, which in case you didn't know is far worse than being tasered
