By: Richard Armen
Submitted: 2010-01-27 17:20:28 | Word Count: 546
The question everyone seems to be asking about TASER devices is whether they are safe. While there has been a great deal of recent media coverage over TASER use by law enforcement officials with unfortunate results, TASER devices are actually very safe. News stories center on isolated incidents, nearly always impacted by a previous condition or other contributing factors. It is important to note the distinction between contributing and causing; while TASER use has the potential to be a contributing factor for injury or death, there are no cited cases in which the use of a TASER device is the only factor.
For law enforcement use of TASER devices, the safety of the officer and of the criminal must be the first priority on all occasions. In a law enforcement situation, TASER devices are often used as an alternative to firearms, and in this instance they are much safer for the target. They are also used as an alternative to other means, such as simple physical force, and in this situation they are much safer for the arresting officer.
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Similarly, in self defense situations it is crucial to think about whose safety should be the first priority, and what level of risk is acceptable. TASER devices have been highly touted as effective, non lethal self defense products. While it is undeniable that there is always a risk in applying a strong electrical current to anyone s body, studies have shown that these devices are overwhelmingly safe. They are known to take down large, strong assailants in mere seconds. When you use a TASER device to stop an attack, you are preventing further harm to yourself and taking down the attacker with the least amount of force necessary.
A small risk of injury to the assailant is much preferred over any possible alternative. Remember, the person attacking you has chosen to engage in an illegal activity, putting innocent citizens and police offers at risk. While you may be concerned about hurting or killing your attacker, always remember that his safety must be a lower priority than your own.
With this low risk of injury, why do instances of injury or death related to TASER use keep making the news? The truth behind these stories is that in nearly every case, the target of TASER use had pre existing conditions affecting the results of TASER contact. The electrical signal delivered using a TASER device can affect those with preexisting heart conditions, as well as those who are on drugs. In addition, loss of muscle control causes the criminal to fall to the ground; in the process, they could injure themselves. There is a persistent myth that TASER use can cause heart attacks, but in actuality the electrical current of this device simply cannot deliver the amount of energy required to cause heart attacks unless drugs or prexisting conditions are involved.
A recent study of TASER use has found that TASER devices are a safe self defense tool. According to the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 99.7 of all instances of TASER use result in no significant injuries. TASERS provide a non lethal option, allowing private citizens and police officers to control a violent situation without risking their own safety, and in nearly all cases, without harming the criminal.
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