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Comment on New TASER X26P Smart Weapon Announced by marketing@taser.com

marketing@taser.com — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:51:43 +0000

Unfortunately, the trade-ins for the M26s aren’t available. The M26′s TASER Cartridges will work for a X26P.

Comment on New TASER X26P Smart Weapon Announced by Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:00:08 +0000

Can it be done that I can trade in M26 for X26P as discounts? Thank you.

Comment on TASER Foundation Donates $300,000 to International Association of Chiefs of Police by dieta

dieta — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:47:24 +0000

IACP and Taser officials said they found nothing wrong with the gift, saying the contribution — the largest-ever to the association foundation — would provide funds to families of officers killed in the line of duty. Law enforcement and criminal justice analysts said the donation raises questions about the IACP’s ability to engage in future reviews involving the technology and whether the contribution represented a de-facto endorsement. “When you accept that kind of donation, you create an impression that you view the product favorably,” said Jim Pasco of the Fraternal Order of Police, the nation’s largest police union. “There is an appearance issue here.” Samuel Walker, a University of Nebraska criminologist who has written extensively on police accountability issues, said the relationship “raises serious concerns.” “It’s like a non-profit (group) taking funds from the tobacco industry and being involved in studies on smoking and lung cancer,” he said.

Comment on New Jersey State Police Places First Order for TASER X2 ECDs With TASER CAM HD Video Recorders by silver price

silver price — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:25:49 +0000

the same Court of Appeals found that in two situations involving Taser use, one in Drive Stun and one in dart mode, officers had used excessive force. According to an article in Police Chief magazine, this decision implies guidelines for the use of Tasers and other Electronic Control Devices in gaining compliance (in a setting where safety is not an issue), including that the officer must give warning before each application, and that the suspect must be capable of compliance, with enough time to consider a warning, and to recover from the extreme pain of any prior application of the Taser; nor should Tasers be used on children, the elderly, and women who are visibly pregnant or inform the officer of their pregnancy.

Comment on TASERs on Dogs by asmita

asmita — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:58:44 +0000

One major benefit of using tasers is that they are easy to learn how to operate which is ideal for those who do not have much time to spare. Other self defense methods may require you several days to learn such as martial arts and combat sports but that is not the case with these weapons. Another good thing is that they are very handy so you can easily carry them wherever you may go as certain models can even fit in your pockets or purse. TASER M26C They also come in different sizes, designs, and colors if you want to be more fashionable with them. The price range of taser guns is also generally cheap and they are very accessible. You can purchase them from several shops or can just order them online if you want it to be more convenient. Modern versions of taser guns have also been manufactured to be safer and more efficient. They also do not cause permanent damage not like the use of firearms or other types of weapons. There are many situations wherein the attacker could be subdued without causing permanent injury to them.

Comment on Are TASER ECDs Providing a Return on Investment? by Hafizgulfam

Hafizgulfam — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 05:44:11 +0000

Christa,I just discovered your woefnrdul resource here while doing research for a site I’m developing, PoliceDepartment.org. I am VERY interested in local LE’s adoption and use of social media. A big part of what I’m planning to achieve with some of the core features on the site is bridging that gap between:1.) Local LE’s need for being available online to the community without exposing the Department to the risks inherent in social media, and2.) the civilian’s desire to stay informed and connected to local police in a world where complete openness, instant access and immediate feedback is expected.I’d love to chat with you sometime about how best to strike that balance. I’m on twitter @policedept and you have my email address. I’d also encourage your readers to take our very brief survey to tell us what they’d like to see at PoliceDepartment.org/survey.Thanks again for a fantastic resource! Sean

Comment on Are TASER ECDs Providing a Return on Investment? by card

card — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 05:00:56 +0000

Aloha Christa,I think there’s enuff stuff Google has on me that the readers jest need to scearh for Chris Duque HPD Honolulu . Anything that’s positive IS me! All the negative postings refer to some other guy with my name.All kidding aside, I’m a retired Detective from Honolulu Police Department. I got out 3mos short of 30years. My last 22years was as a detective in Criminal Investigation Division. My first 6yrs was working in the Vice Division, semi-undercover. You can do the math and realize I have very little Uniform Patrol time.I got drawn into computer forensics and cyber-investigations in 1990 and never regretted the move.BTW, there’s no such thing as retirement’ if you live in Hawaii! . And worse if you’ve spent most of your adult life working the streets as a cop, it’s very, very hard to hang it up.So, what do I do now?Some computer forensics, some cyber-investigations.Lotsa presentations to kids, parents, teachers, and seniors about cybersafety.And recently, working with Hawaii police officers wanting to enhance their effectiveness in their Community Policing endeavors using social media/networking.And taking life one step at a time Mahalos & Be Safe!

Comment on TASER Electronic Control Device in Pop Culture by Cda

Cda — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 04:38:56 +0000

1) You should not judge uelnss you have walked in an officers shoes2) The man plainly states the he held on to the wheel chair and if he was ordered to let go and he refused that is RESISTING ARREST3) He stated that he held on because he thought they were going to throw him out of the chair WHAT REASON DID HE HAVE TO THINK THAT4) CPS does NOT take a child into custody for no reason you are hard pressed to get CPS to take a child in this day and time5) THIS WAS A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION6) Cops are killed more in domestic violence situations than any other7) It seems to me they tried everything they could to get him to turn loose AND IF YOU WATCH THE VIDEO CLOSELY YOU WILL SEE HOW MANY TIMES HE TRIED TO JUSTIFY HIMSELF HOLDING ON TO THE WHEELCHAIR Just because he is in a wheelchair gives him NO RIGHT to be treated any differently than anyone else9) Do you know for a fact that the cops knew that he did not have a weapon behind him in that wheelchair (IT HAS BEEN MY EXPERIENCE MOST PEOPLE IN A WHEELCHAIR KEEP SOMETHING WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES FOR PROTECTION AS THEY SHOULD)10) Lets not judge until we know all the facts There was a problem out there or the police would not have been called11) Why would he not just let go of the child and the wheelchair12) Let the camera tell the story not just this individual there is always 3 sides to every story his, theres, and in between13) Has anyone thought that maybe he was doing something wrong and maybe now he is looking for sympathy so that he can file a lawsuit14) How many times have the police been called out on a domestic at this home and what have the police had to deal with on the other occasions if they have been called out to that mans home maybe they know something that we dont like maybe everytime they go out there they have to fight this man or maybe he has been on drugs or had a weapon before when they were called out there15) You cannot judge a book by its cover some of the smallest people or are on drugs or off their meds can be some of the hardest to deal with or even fight with

Comment on TASER story from Joplin MO by Naina

Naina — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 04:26:49 +0000

Thanks for sharing the fooagte. It is great to see the town rebuilding and to know that everyone is coming together to make sure that the children continue to receive an education. The fooagte of the tornado was like something out of a horror film, I am just thankful that more lives were not lost that day. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Joplin.

Comment on Charlotte, NC and the So Called TASER Death Count Issues by Tinh

Tinh — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 04:20:16 +0000

And I thought soemone ELSE had cornered the market on STUPID .Police Officers are in the UNIQUE position of having a job where they ENFORCE the LAW. That is why they have to have guns, and tasers, and power, and authority. We have asked them to keep our streets SAFE, from an increasingly violent criminal element. Yes, there MAY be some police officers who abuse their authority, but stop, and really try to THINK for just a moment, What would life be like WITHOUT police officers?