Taser guns are one of
the most popular self-defence devices usually carried by police, security
officers, and military personnel. Firearms are dangerous for everyone involved and most
often lead to death. A problem for law enforcement was that police needed an
effective method to enforce the law when criminals were dangerous or
non-compliant. Tasers are handy, easy to use and have a temporary effect on the
person who got tasered. However, Health factors may contribute to death. The
study found that while the “electrical characteristics” of stun guns could
potentially contribute to such deaths, there wasn’t enough evidence to confirm
or exclude the weapons as a cause. Drugs or alcohol, pre-existing health
conditions and stress are among some of the factors
that can potentially contribute to death. The possibility that a
stun gun would be the sole cause of a sudden in-custody death is low, and what role it may play is unclear and dependent on other
factors. There are approximately 9,174 conducted
energy weapons or stun guns in use in Canada. Since the late 1990s, at
least 33 people have died following their use.
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