I have read numerous news stories across the country of police officers tasing citizens for minor reasons. If a suspect has a gun, then obviously a police officer is going to use his gun also. So why use tasers to electrocute citizens for minor reasons? According to Amnesty International, more than 144 citizens have died already after being tasered by police.
2006-06-13 11:47:59 · 48 answers · asked by gggb g 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Yes, they are even allow to shut their guns against citizens, so do not get alarmed...
2006-06-13 11:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Having been an officer for a couple of years when I was younger, I can speak from experience that every situation is different. Those that have never seen what a person on drugs is capable of, or how quickly their attitude and posture can change without warning, would not understand the hazards that the police face daily. A Taser, while painfull, is not deadly force. There is no way for an officer to know the health condition of every citizen he or she will encounter. That would be the same as holding every person responsible for any word spoken that caused somebody's blood pressure to go up, which leads to ulcers. Instead, perhaps we should ask, would every citizen prefer to enforce the law themselves, and have their every action and word scrutinized? What we private people do everyday, without notice, a police officer is noted and judged for. So, 144 people have died because of the Taser, and how many officers were killed before those Tasers became available? How many officers were killed out of hand by people that the officer had pulled over, when the driver or passenger suddenly pulled a gun without warning, shooting the officer? To answer your question though, I would say that the odds of an innocent person being Tasered is alot less likely than an officer being shot without warning. So yes, an officer SHOULD use a taser, disarming a potentially dangerous situation, this avoiding deadly force from becoming required.
2006-06-13 11:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by nonya_askme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they should be able to. It is a lot less deadly than shooting someone. And, after someone is tased, they are checked out by a medical team....at least where I am from. I personally would rather be tased than shot. Police Officers will not tase someone for a minor reason. If the person poses a threat, then the officer has a right to protect himself or herself; just as a regular citizen has a right to protect his or her body. It is tragic that some people die from this, but I believe the consequences are far less great than being shot.
2006-06-13 12:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Brittany J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 144 people had other problems. The TAZER "Ride" is over in 2-5 seconds. It can be re-applied sure. Most ethical officers and agencies have strict policies and guidelines that must be adhered to. Each TAZER has a computer chip that can be accessed and it give the time, date, duration of the "Zap". I took the ride for three seconds. It is not fun, and when over, it was over. But I did not want it any more.
IF the suspect has a gun..so do police. The Tazer is way-way-out of the question with a very few exceptions.
2006-06-13 11:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by jinx4swag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that officers have the right to taser a person if the person is repeatedly non compliant. for example: they won't stop struggling with the officer while trying to be apprehended, or they will not stop running...after all, why do they run- they have something to hide. Do you see where I am coming from. From personal experience, I'd rather comply than get tased!! And It is a proven fact that in order for an officer to carry a taser in the great state of IL you have to be "shot" with one.
2006-06-13 12:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by The Supervisor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tasers were replacing the use of their guns - yes! I'd much rather have cops tasing people than unloading their guns on someone only to find out too late that the guy was unarmed and only holding a wallet.
2006-06-13 11:51:38 · answer #6 · answered by DiRTy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they should be able to use them rather than guns. If you are in the wrong, you know you could get shot by a police officer...at least with a taser, you have a chance to survive for being an idiot.
2006-06-13 11:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by Dreamlander 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that 144 people in the world? However having taken away using deadly force, most restraining holds punching and kicking that does leave the police with talking loudly and tasering.
2006-06-13 11:52:26 · answer #8 · answered by miknave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree. Every time they use a taser, they are gambling with a person's life. It's a stupid risk and irresponsible.
If the police are in danger of losing their life, they should use their GUN!
A taser may or may not kill the person, so why do they use them at all?
That is just as stupid as letting a small child play with a hand gun. You never know what might happen.
City government.....Can you say "DUUUUUUHHHHHH???"
2006-06-13 11:56:43 · answer #9 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,yes,yes! If someone is being so much trouble that a taser is needed,too bad they suffer. People need to be responsible for their actions at all times. And as a terrific tv show once stated: If ya do the crime,pay the time.
2006-06-13 11:52:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No officers should not be allowed to use tasers unless the guy is trying to run away or doin sumtin wrong thats not minor
2006-06-13 11:50:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋