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Germany Plans Nationwide Taser Use for Police Under New Law
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Federal police are to be allowed to use Taser nationwide in the future, according to the will of the Federal Government. The cabinet has now decided on a corresponding bill, but the electric shock weapon is controversial.
With electric shocks from Tasern, attackers can be temporarily put out of action. Federal Minister Dobrindt praises the devices as an effective means. Critics warn of dangers.
They cause pain and sufferers are paralyzed for a short time: Taser are controversial in police work. Federal Minister Dobrindt nevertheless wants to equip the Federal Police with this. What is it about?
According to the government's will, the federal police should be allowed to use Taser against people in the future. Critics believe that the use of electric batons is incalculable.
Federal police are to be allowed to use so-called Taser nationwide in the future.
Germany plans nationwide Taser use for police under new law
German police officers are set to be allowed to carry and use Tasers nationwide according to a new draft law proposed by the Interior Ministry, which is expected to be approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, reported dpa. "Law enforcement officers must have access to the full range of operational and command resources in order to act effectively and proportionately," the draft, seen by dpa, states. The use of firearms remains a last resort, the do…
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