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