Tasers-How they are beneficial to Law Enforcement and the Community

Tasers- How They Are Beneficial to Law Enforcement and the Community

Introduction

The society in which we live , and in which law enforcement must maintain , is increasingly violent and complex . Due to the proliferation of domestic and international terrorism , the booming black market in everything from drugs to electronics to designer handbags , and a general decline in morals and behavior , there is a huge need for ways to apprehend suspects and control unruly individuals without resorting to excessive force . Fortunately , technology has responded in many ways one of the most promising

of which is in the invention of the Taser , a non-lethal way to incapacitate dangerous , combative , or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement /correctional officers innocent citizens , or themselves in a manner that is generally recognized as a safer alternative to other uses of force (Taser Technology . With all of this in mind , this research will combine relevant data and logical conclusions to prove that Tasers are beneficial to all types of law enforcement /military organizations as well as the general public

The Technology of the Taser

Before the benefits of the Taser can be fully appreciated , the technology of the devices themselves must be understood . According to the Taser .com Website , which is the site where the original Taser unit is offered to the average consumer , as well as law enforcement and military organizations , the unit itself is what can be classified as an Electronic Control Device , or ECD . This device has been developed...