A record number of police officers are now routinely carrying Tasers while on patrol or attending incidents.
“The presence of Tasers will de-escalate huge numbers of scenarios before they ever become critical. Officers go through a rigorous training programme.” A report to the SPA in December revealed 20 members of the public have been injured since Police Scotland began routinely using Tasers in 2018.
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