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Operational note: MPA to view demonstration of the Taser (electronic stun gun) less lethal option

24/03
3 April 2003

The Metropolitan Police Authority’s Co-ordination and Policing Committee will discuss details of how the MPS intends to introduce the Taser for use by firearm officers tomorrow, Friday 4 April 2003, at 11:00.

There will be a demonstration of the Taser in operation.

The relevant committee paper can be found on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/cop/2003/030404/04.htm

Notes to editors

1. Tasers are devices designed to use the effects of electricity to incapacitate individuals. There are a variety of such weapons available but the principles of their operation remain the same. They are battery powered and use a low current, high voltage impulse shock to provide incapacitation.

2. The Home Office supports a police trial of the Taser. The Metropolitan Police Service is one of five police forces (North Wales, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Thames Valley being the others) taking part in a 12 month trial commencing on 21 April 2003, which will be the subject of independent evaluation by Price Waterhouse Cooper.

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