Benefits, Risks, and Myths of TASER® Handheld Electrical Weapons

• Published in: Human factors and mechanical engineering for defense and safety Vol. 3; no. 1
• Main Authors: Kroll, M. W., Brave, M. A., Pratt, H. M. O., Witte, K. K., Kunz, S. N., Luceri, R. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Singapore 01.12.2019
• Subjects: Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Original Paper; Security Science and Technology; Structural Materials; Textile Engineering; ARD; CEW; Force; Arrests; Electrical weapon; TASER

Handheld conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) have been used 3.9 million times in the field in 107 countries. Prospective studies (including over 40 k uses of force) find a 65% reduction in subject injuries versus batons, manual control, and “pepper” spray. There is a 2/3 reduction in fatal shootings...