Fuller Malarkey
Regular Member
Also, for those the question the accountability of Tasers, ours actually have a micro chip in it that records any and all uses. So for example, if I were to Tase someone for no reason (never happen) and then leave. They could file a complaint. My Taser would get pulled and they would actually check the chip to see if/when it was used. It'll tell them how many times, how long of a duration, etc. All of our catridges are also serial numbered and tracked. This information goes with us to court if/when it ever comes up. There have been cases where the Judge has ruled ok the first 3 hits have been good, but no the 4th hit was un needed. And again, most (all I would bet) require a Use of Force report to be filed if/when the Taser is applied. This along with the data from the Taser is what is used to determine if the cop was being exessive or not.
There's actually MORE accountability with the Taser then say a Baton. How do you track how many strikes to the body? Bruises? Maybe.
Again, Tasers are a good thing for both sides.
This is meaningless drivel. A record of use, even video depicting a tasing may not reveal the antagonistic escalation on the part of police that led to the use of the taser. IF the matter is investigated, who will be doing the investigating? Police investigating police is less than objective. What's ironic is that for investigative purposes, police are trained and encouraged to lie.
The issue runs much deeper than the taser.