A Closer Look at the AMA Report on TASER Devices
Posted by Steve Tuttle
Back in June we told you about three new studies and reports that were crucial to understanding issues surrounding the use of TASER devices. One of those reports was by the American Medical Association (AMA) and was announced at its annual meeting that month.
As we said then, the report is generally positive. It recognizes that TASER devices, when used appropriately, can save lives during interventions that would otherwise involve deadly force.
However, since we first told you about the report, some others have looked at it and drawn additional interpretations and conclusions.
Greg Meyer — a retired Captain from the Los Angeles Police Academy — has done some of the heavy lifting over at PoliceOne.com in taking a closer look at the AMA report. Capt. Meyers offers an excellent point-by-point breakdown and analysis.
Take a look at the column by Capt. Meyers. I think you will find it interesting.