Re: Should UK police officers be routinely carrying Tasers?
Re: Should UK police officers be routinely carrying Tasers?
Recruitment will be difficult if we do not offer the protection, because of the dangers they face. Combat the threat of lawlessness. Policing by consent definition.Re: Should UK police officers be routinely carrying Tasers?
I had no idea that the Brit police weren't issued with tasers. It surprises me that they aren't seeing that they don't have firearms either. All police, federal and state carry firearms and tasers here. Fully visible and some of the cars carry heavier weapons as well I think. The Tactical groups are armed to the teeth but then again so are yours I have seen. As I said before on another thread, police have to be able to protect themselves if they are going to protect the public. Those brave cops that gave their lives tackling knife wielding scumbags in London and other places could have fared a lot better with a carefully aimed shot. Tasers don't always work but they rarely do any real harm to the offender and can sure slow them down. I'm no fan of guns but they are a tool of trade in the hands of the right people (Police and military only)Re: Should UK police officers be routinely carrying Tasers?
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