The number of police officers trained in using Tasers has reached an all-time high of 2000, in response to an increase in assaults on officers. The Scottish Police Federation welcomes this increase, stating that it will provide increased protection to all members of the force.
A record number of police officers are now routinely carrying Tasers while on patrol or attending incidents.
Last week the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland reported officers felt increasingly unsafe and vulnerable due to a drop in staffing levels.They claim it will give increased protection to members – who include officers up to the rank of Chief Inspector.He added: “Our world can quickly escalate from nothing to a very serious situation. That is why a Taser is now an important piece of personal protection equipment.
Until 2018, Tasers were only carried by firearms police. They are normally used to incapacitate a person acting in a threatening or violent manner, allowing them to be detained or arrested.
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