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Originally Posted by Rerun
I truly believe that in a lot of cases where the taser is used, the police officer is in no immediate danger (such as the airport example).
Instead, the taser is used as a "punishment device", for failure to comply with the officers orders (again, such as the airport example).
This is wrong.
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I would disagree with the "punishment device" statement. I do agree that it is probably used more than it should be but not because an officer wants to "punish" someone but becuase it is a easy and effective tool that can be used to overcome resistance.
Lets also remember, the use of force continuum allowed for the officers to use the taser on activly resisting people. It was the policy makers that said it was ok to use it. Don't blame the officers. (in most cases).