SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 13 / -- TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR), a market leader in advanced non-lethal weapons announced its support of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police's White Paper "Electronic Weapons in Georgia: Review and Recommendations". The group sought to "develop a model policy for the use of electronic control weapons, including TASER(TM) brand devices; determine where the use of electronic control weapons falls on the use of force continuum; and to complete a white paper on the research concerning the known medical and physical effects of electronic weapons."
The focus of this report provided recommendations for three major areas:
In conclusion, the report found that the electronic control weapon, when used properly and in accordance with the law, is an appropriate tool for law enforcement because it prevents injuries to suspects, prisoners and law enforcement. As the Georgia Court of Appeals explained, "If used properly, it avoids the physical injuries associated with other means of force."
"I am encouraged that the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, along with previous reports from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the State of Wisconsin and the British Columbia Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner found that when used properly and in accordance with the law, the TASER is an appropriate tool for law enforcement because it prevents injuries to suspects, prisoners and law enforcement", said Rick Smith, CEO of TASER International.
The Committee's recommendations can be viewed at http://www.gachiefs.com/pdfs/FullTaserReport-June2005.pdf .