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- Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Another Taser Death Raises Eyebrows To New Levels
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Re: Another Taser Death Raises Eyebrows To New Levels
I agree that LEOs should continue to be allowed to carry Tasers, as they have obvious utility against unarmed, violent subjects. I think the rules for their use need to be tightened. There are frequent news stories, and I've personally seen examples, of Tasers being used to gain compliance from non-resisting, noncompliant subjects. By all accounts Tasers cause excruciating physical pain, and I don't think that should be used if there is not an imminent physical danger to the officer. There are 8th Amendment challenges to these kinds of cases in the courts presently.