I'm not a cop, so I can't say forsure...but I think several yards away is too close for comfort for cops. People can make up great distances in short periods of time. I would hate to see a taser fail and a cop get stabbed because they tried for less lethal when they could have been shooting the guy.
One thing I hope though, is that the guys out on the streets don't second guess their training and instincts based on media portrayals of taser uses. I'd rather they get home safe than a lowlife scumbag.
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