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SoND
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PostPosted: 10:24 - 29 Sep 2008    Post subject: CS spray and Tasers criticised Reply with quote
https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7641323.stm - CS spray use was 'heavy-handed'

https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7574657.stm - First use of Taser stun gun in NI

https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7625306.stm - Taser solicitor criticises weapon

https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7613000.stm - Court challenge to PSNI taser use

Hurrah. I like the way these 'non-lethal' weapons are being critcised. Can't become passive about their use like in amerika. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 00:02 - 01 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Start shooting criminals with a 9mm instead then, see how long before they ask for Tasers back.
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PostPosted: 06:12 - 01 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Phoenix wrote:
Start shooting criminals with a 9mm instead then, see how long before they ask for Tasers back.


Its not the weapon thats the problem rather the training.

If you give someone a lethal weapon they make sure its the absolute last resort before they use it. where as if you give someone a NON lethal weapon they become trigger happy.

I'm convinced if tazers has been introduced as less lethal weapons they would not be used so willy nilly.[/b]
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PostPosted: 22:25 - 06 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Seriously, i've had a good dose of CS gas, it's bleeding horrible. You choke, snot out of your eyes, and spew!

It shouldn't be dished out willy nilly, but if a little pillock is giving the old plod grief then they should get a bit. Might knock a few of the little bugger straight again!
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PostPosted: 15:48 - 07 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
funny - i dont see a news article every time they are used to great effect.
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PostPosted: 02:49 - 08 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
powelly wrote:
I'm convinced if tazers has been introduced as less lethal weapons they would not be used so willy nilly.[/b]


Well we already know anyone with a heart condition or a pacemaker could die as a result of one, even just the shock can and has killed an otherwise healthy person. I doubt they pull up everyone's medical records before pulling the trigger either, so it is indeed a potentially lethal weapon, but it still beats a gun so if you don't want to end up getting tazered don't give them a reason to use it.
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powelly
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PostPosted: 06:12 - 08 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Phoenix wrote:
if you don't want to end up getting tazered don't give them a reason to use it.


You right of course, but if being asleep on your own sofa when you house alarm goes off is enough of a reason to get tasered it sounds like they dont need much of a reason.
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PostPosted: 06:49 - 08 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow, a blog. The pinnacle of unbiased and deeply founded journalism.
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powelly
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PostPosted: 12:46 - 08 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jon B wrote:
Wow, a blog. The pinnacle of unbiased and deeply founded journalism.


Original source discuss here was an american newspaper, however the article has since been removed.
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PostPosted: 02:22 - 09 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
This is England though, not America.
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