Saturday, October 02, 2004

Taser report: Cops need better training / [Canada: ] CNEWS, 30 Sep 2004

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2004/09/30/649464-cp.html
"Police in British Columbia should continue using the Taser as a weapon of force despite four deaths, but better training is required, says a report released Wednesday.
'Our analysis of the field usages and the medical literature suggests appropriate use of the Taser presents an acceptable level of risk to subjects being controlled,' concludes an interim report ordered by B.C. Police Complaints Commissioner Dirk Ryneveld. But, while the B.C. Civil Liberties Association said the report was positive, the watchdog group said the technology is still evolving and must be monitored. "