News tagged with stun guns
First study to test real-world effects of stun gun use raises questions about safety
The rate of sudden deaths increased six-fold in the first year that California law enforcement agencies deployed the use of stun guns, according to a UCSF study. Findings also showed a two-fold increase in the rate of firearm-related ...
Jan 23, 2009 |
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Taser unveils multi-shot stun gun
Manufacturers of the Taser stun gun on Monday unveiled a new handheld weapon on Monday which is capable of shocking three people without having to reload.
Jul 28, 2009 |
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San Jose police mount cameras on officers' heads
(AP) -- Grainy cell phone images are often used against cops accused of using excessive violence. Now, officers are being armed with their own cameras.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 29, 2009 |
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Stun guns not safe for citizens, but benefit police, study finds
The use of stun guns by police significantly increases the chances of citizen injury, yet also protects the officers more than other restraint methods, according to the most comprehensive research to date into the safety ...
May 01, 2012 |
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Taser issues advisory on use of stun guns
(AP) -- Taser International is advising police agencies across the nation not to shoot its stun guns at a suspect's chest.
Oct 21, 2009 |
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