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		TASER International is committed to the safer, more effective use of TASER® Electronic Control Devices (ECDs). While there are certain risks and dangers faced by officers and individuals in the situations in which TASER devices can be used, they are a safer use-of-force alternative that are more effective and accountable than other types of force options. TASER International has strongly supported independent review of its devices. A number of independent reviews have affirmed the life-saving value of TASER technology as a safer, more effective use of force. TASER International confidently stands by the safety and effectiveness of its products through research, proven field results, risk management review, education and the lives that are protected by TASER ECDs.

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Use of Tasers® by Law Enforcement Agencies REPORT 6 OF THE COUNCIL ON SCIENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH (A-09) American Medical Association June 15 2009 (Reference Committee D) Learn More		Academic Emergency Medicine Ho, J. D., D. M. Dawes, et al. (2008). "Echocardiographic Evaluation of a TASER-X26 Application in the Ideal Human Cardiac Axis." Acad Emerg Med. Conclusions: A 10-second ECD exposure in an ideal cardiac axis application did not demonstrate concerning tachyarrhythmias using human models. The swine model may have limitations when evaluating ECD technology. Learn More

Lactate and pH evaluation in exhausted humans with prolonged TASER X26 exposure or continued exertion. Forensic Sci Int. Jun 16 2009 Learn More		A MULTI-METHOD EVALUATION OF POLICE USE OF FORCE OUTCOMES Final Report To The National Institute of Justice. University of South Carolina TASER ECD Three‐Year Study This study is concerned with injuries that may occur to police officers and citizens during use of force events. Learn More

Evaluation of the New York City Police Department Firearm Training and Firearm-Discharge Review Process

The findings and recommendations on conductive energy devices are contained in a monograph prepared by the RAND Corporation for the New York City Police Department and release yesterday entitled Evaluation of the New York City Police Department Firearm Training and Firearm-Discharge Review Process.

With regard to conductive energy devices, the RAND study concluded that “[a]nalysis of the NYPD firearm-discharge cases and the experience of other police departments suggests that, if the NYPD employed a more robust, less lethal standoff weapon, it might not only prevent some incidents from escalating to deadly force but also reduce injuries to officers and citizens alike, as it has with other departments.”

More information can be found on CEDs in the RAND study on pages 64-78 and on pages 96-97 of the complete report which can be found at:

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California Highway Patrol Electronic Control Device Evaluation

Conductive Energy Weapon-TASER Pilot Project Report

Conductive Energy Weapon- Stinger System S-400 and S-200 Test and Evaluation

The reports issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) were received without any restrictions and are public documents. The papers entitled 2-07 CHP-TASER Pilot Project Report-Final.pdf and 2-07 CHP-Stinger System S-400 and S-200 Test and Evaluation.pdf were received in response to a subpoena that was sent the CHP concerning the CHP’s conducted energy weapon (CEW) testing procedures.

Last Updated: 6/30/2009 1:44 PM