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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head
"Heat-of-the-moment" is about the last thing that applies in this case.
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a bit off topic, but since tasers are the subject
Ive read most police taser policies also have this line in it: "when the subject is in a position where a fall may cause substantial injury or death;"
Which we see in California recently, cops tasered guy on cliff.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/319245/Las...ER-Regulations
Civilians think tasers are fun and a game, but in fact, the rules regarding them are very strict and it is treated EXACTLY LIKE A FIREARM. Cops are supposed to be heavily trained in regards to firearms, time and time again we see they act like cowboys and not trained officers.
I havent been able to find Cali police procedure for tasers though. Common sense is not to use it near ledge or cliff,... this cop sholuldnt have even been tasering the subject, but many overlook that. he was on ground subdued, and did not need tasering either, but instead was shot in cold blood negiligently by officer.