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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3
if this research is correct that a taser can cause a lethal amount of adrenaline to be released by the body, is it also not possible that it could cause a very large amount to be released so that it simply damages some organs such as the heart, kidneys, etc but not actually kill the victim?
so if its possible that a taser can cause death directly as the one article states, contribute to it via causing an overdose of adrenaline, or cause organ damage through very high levels of adrenaline, do you still feel that tasers are being used and classified correctly?
i'm not saying 'ban tasers' just like i'm also not saying cops shouldn't carry guns; if the situation necessitates it, tase away. but i also don't think that tasers are being given the proper respect and are being relied on too heavily in situations that don't require that kind of force.
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Tasers are considered 'less lethal' as is OC spray, pepper ball rounds, bean bag rounds, etc, etc. They are not considered 'non-lethal'. Any one of those things can cause death. But they are designed to subdue an individual by causing pain, inflammation and/or a disruption of the central nervous system. I wouldn't key on this massive adrenaline dump theory as any one of those devises including physical restraint and emotionally charged situations can cause an adrenaline dump.
Not sure you have read this entire thread but in your opinion, when should a taser be used? What kind of force would you consider it?