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How to mitigate the dangers of TASER deployment against suspects

Any officer employing a TASER against an armed subject should be working in tandem with an officer armed with a firearm

February 01, 2017 03:45 AM

What cops need to know about TASER use, the Fourth Amendment and excessive use of force

By analyzing case law, we can glean constitutional guidance concerning when the use of a TASER is lawfully appropriate and when it is constitutionally excessive

January 24, 2017 08:32 PM

Mike Callahan

Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History

History and use of the billy club

Early police forces used the billy club as a tool and a symbol of authority

November 16, 2016 10:07 AM

Stimulus grants help Maine police fund TASERs

March 10, 2009 08:15 AM

TASER inventor Jack Cover, rest in peace

March 09, 2009 05:36 AM

Capt. Greg Meyer (ret.)

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Canadian officer defends stun gun incident

March 03, 2009 03:33 AM

Monitor your habits

March 02, 2009 08:27 AM

Betsy Brantner Smith

Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)

TASER use on autistic boy questioned

March 02, 2009 04:10 AM

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Officer injuries down with increased TASER use

February 23, 2009 04:10 AM

TASER Disarming

February 20, 2009 07:34 AM

The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)

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Drawing gun on Calif. school crowd ‘justified’

February 20, 2009 03:47 AM

TASER Announces Use of Force, Risk Management & Legal Strategies Seminar

February 19, 2009 06:02 AM

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Canadian police restrict stun gun use

February 13, 2009 03:48 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Jurors learn edged weapon and use of force realities in $8M lawsuit

February 11, 2009 04:23 AM

Charles Remsberg

Police agencies not much moved by UCSF TASER study

February 04, 2009 04:22 AM

Use of Force

Use of force incidents put Denver police in spotlight; complaints down 13.6 percent

February 02, 2009 05:18 AM

Lawyer: BART officer meant to fire TASER

February 01, 2009 07:32 AM

Use of Force

Boston police not to blame for in-custody death; man had heart condition

January 30, 2009 05:23 AM

Minn. TASER incident ruled “homicide,” but ME explains distinction

January 30, 2009 03:22 AM

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Tough suspect takes three K-9 bites, two TASER apps.

January 28, 2009 03:05 AM

International Law Enforcement

Canadian TASER case hears testimony

January 27, 2009 04:00 AM

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University study investigates stun gun safety, in-custody deaths

January 26, 2009 06:36 AM

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

Lawsuit filed against N.M. police for in-custody death

January 20, 2009 05:25 AM

Medical study: Serious injuries from TASER are ‘extremely rare’

January 15, 2009 06:44 AM

DOJ tells Austin PD to strengthen force policies

January 06, 2009 11:50 AM

Use of Force

Gas-soaked jacket ignites after TASER application

January 05, 2009 04:04 AM

Police Heroes

PoliceOne 2008 Year in Review

December 30, 2008 04:51 AM

Body Armor

Cops applaud vests, stun guns for saving lives

December 30, 2008 03:48 AM

NYPD’s use of TASERs down for 2008

December 23, 2008 04:11 AM

Violent suspect dies after being stunned with TASER

December 22, 2008 11:02 AM

Reality Based Training - Training to Failure

December 19, 2008 06:26 AM

Ken Murray

International Law Enforcement

Canada cops won’t face charges in TASER death

December 12, 2008 06:49 AM

TASER training could be key to wider use

December 08, 2008 04:17 AM

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The Less Lethal topic section covers the complex topic of nonlethal force using TASERs and other weapons by police officers, with the latest news, training and expert columns.