Tase first investigate later...

Troopers shoot and kill armed woman ... After the third Taser shot, York pointed the shotgun at troopers.

Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:09 AM EST (adn.com: Alaska)

For the life of me I can't understand why this had to go down like it did. Poor communication skills? Poor training? "They put themselves at pretty bad risk because the approach to the residence didn't provide them with a whole lot of cover," Holloway said.

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Police Tasers: excessive force or necessary tool?

Seeded on Fri May 29, 2009 7:25 AM EDT (Christian Science Monitor)

Washington - From isolated cases across the country, a debate is emerging over the use of electric stun guns as a "pain compliance" device by law enforcement.

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Polish Charges Possible?

Seeded on Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:36 AM EDT (CBC)

Well the link is for a video and a small amount of text that speaks for itself. I sure hope they bring charges.

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Relation of Taser (Electrical Stun Gun) Deployment to Increase in In-Custody Sudden Deaths

Seeded on Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:40 PM EST (American Journal of Cardiology)

A real unbiased study with real life unbiased results:

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Dead teenager 'chose road over Taser'

Seeded on Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:39 PM EST (brisbane times)

I think the description/opinion/observation found in the blog linked is excellent. There is a link to the Newspaper Article in Australia where the event occurred, as well.

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Worker affidavits allege Taser problems

Seeded on Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:28 PM EST (CTV News)

According to the court documents, as many as 6,000 weapons were returned in one month alone because of alleged defects.

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Study: Some Tasers Deliver Bigger Jolt Than Manufacturer Claims Raising Risk of Cardiac Arrest

Seeded on Mon Dec 8, 2008 10:04 PM EST (FOXNews.com)

The study tests found that of the 44 Tasers tested, four would not fire at all or fired improperly and four others produced from 47 percent more to 58 percent more power than the manufacturer specified.

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Taser suit against cops, city tossed

Seeded on Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:11 PM EST (The San Antonio Express-News)

The court granted the request of the defendants, Police Officers Richard Smith and Richard Garcia, for a summary judgment, which ended the case without a jury trial.

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3 Taser shots don't stop suspect

Seeded on Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:54 PM EST ()

An Alachua police officer used all three of his Taser cartridges and pulled out his handgun before a man who was pulled over for not having a tag light was finally arrested early Thursday morning.

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CMC hits police report on taser trial | The Australian

Seeded on Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:08 PM EST (Australian News Network)

The corruption watchdog - helping to draft guidelines for the use of the 50,000-volt stun guns - wrote a letter last week accusing police of delivering a biased evaluation on the controversial trial, which ended in June.

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So why don't we cut Taser out of the business of training?

Seeded on Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:24 AM EST ()

I'd recommend searching this blog. The admin is very intelligent. Not to mention he seems to have a BIG hard on for Taser and adding up the FACTS they seem to leave out in their public misinformation efforts. www.Excited-Delirium.com

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Taser Settled 10 of 52 Cases It Said Were Dismissed

Seeded on Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:46 AM EST (Bloomberg.com)

Absolute power corrupts absolutely. The SEC and other plaintiffs in liability suits are soo going to hammer these guys one day. They are sitting on a time bomb just ticking away...

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