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Info about Taser (x3). Developed by Taser International – an American company Currently being used: For more than 27 years in the U.S Internationally: 260 000 used by 11 500 law enforcement agencies Function: 50 000 volt charge that weakens to 12000 volts at time of impact - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Info about Taser (x3)
• Developed by Taser International – an American company
• Currently being used: - For more than 27 years in the U.S- Internationally: 260 000 used by 11 500 law enforcement
agencies• Function:- 50 000 volt charge that weakens to 12000 volts at time
of impact- Fires up to 7.6 metre- One shot can immobilise an offender for 10 seconds- The newly developed model (X3) can penetrate thick
clothing and can discharge three projectiles without recharging
Further info. About Tasers
• Regulation:- All taser units come with a TASER CAM which
automatically records audio and video footage when disengaged.
• Drive Stun mode:- Held against target not a projectile- "The Drive Stun causes significant localized pain
in the area touched by the Taser, but does not have a significant effect on the central nervous system.”
- Most controversial feature of the Taser