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[[Image:Taser 468x342.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Policeman aiming a Taser Gun.]] The device shoots an electrode, attached by a wire to a battery, which delivers a powerful electric shock. The taser is used to subdue suspects who resist arrest, as well as for personal self-defense. | [[Image:Taser 468x342.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Policeman aiming a Taser Gun.]] The device shoots an electrode, attached by a wire to a battery, which delivers a powerful electric shock. The taser is used to subdue suspects who resist arrest, as well as for personal self-defense. | ||
| − | It is favored by people who want to subdue a suspect or assailant without killing him, but is opposed by some people and groups (like [[Amnesty International]]). | + | It is favored by people who want to subdue a suspect or assailant without killing him, but is opposed by some people and groups (like [[Amnesty International]]). In rare cases, being shot with a taser has resulted in death. <ref>''The Trouble With Tasers - What The Manufacturer Doesn’t Want You To Know'' 7 March 2007 [http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/07/a-crunchgear-investigation-the-trouble-with-tasers-what-the-manufacturer-doesnt-want-you-to-know/ CrunchGear]. Accessed 5 January 2008.</ref> |
YouTube has some videos of young men resisting arrest, getting tasered, and then claiming the police used excessive force or abused their authority. | YouTube has some videos of young men resisting arrest, getting tasered, and then claiming the police used excessive force or abused their authority. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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*[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,320385,00.html Forget Tupperware: Taser Parties Are the New Craze], [[Associated Press]], [[Fox News Channel|Fox News]], January 4, 2008 | *[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,320385,00.html Forget Tupperware: Taser Parties Are the New Craze], [[Associated Press]], [[Fox News Channel|Fox News]], January 4, 2008 | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyvrqcxNIFs UCLA student without ID refuses to leave the library at night] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyvrqcxNIFs UCLA student without ID refuses to leave the library at night] | ||
Revision as of 14:56, January 5, 2008
Tasers are stun guns used by the police in suppressing or subduing criminals.
The device shoots an electrode, attached by a wire to a battery, which delivers a powerful electric shock. The taser is used to subdue suspects who resist arrest, as well as for personal self-defense.
It is favored by people who want to subdue a suspect or assailant without killing him, but is opposed by some people and groups (like Amnesty International). In rare cases, being shot with a taser has resulted in death. [1]
YouTube has some videos of young men resisting arrest, getting tasered, and then claiming the police used excessive force or abused their authority.
External Links
- Forget Tupperware: Taser Parties Are the New Craze, Associated Press, Fox News, January 4, 2008
- UCLA student without ID refuses to leave the library at night
- Don't tase me, bro! - student resists arrest at Kerry forum
- Michell Malking blog entries show that the student had rushed toward the stage and cut in line to ask his question, his mike was cut off when he said a dirty word, etc.
- Speedin Ticket Taser - The officer orders the man to put his hands behind his back, and pulls out a taser. The man refuses, says, "What the heck is wrong with you?", and then walks away while reaching toward his pocket.
- ↑ The Trouble With Tasers - What The Manufacturer Doesn’t Want You To Know 7 March 2007 CrunchGear. Accessed 5 January 2008.