The taser is used to subdue suspects who resist arrest, as well as for personal self-defense.
The taser is used to subdue suspects who resist arrest, as well as for personal self-defense.
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It is favored by people who want to subdue a suspect or assailant with killing him, but is opposed by [[Amnesty International]].
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It is favored by people who want to subdue a suspect or assailant with killing him, but is opposed by some people and groups (like [[Amnesty International]]).
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YouTube has some videos of young men resisting arrest, getting tasered, and then claiming the police used excessive force or abused their authority.