Federation welcomes further roll out of Taser

24 November 2008

 

Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales says:

“I would like to thank the Home Secretary for listening to our call for the further roll out of Taser. This investment is testament to the hard work, dedication and professionalism of police officers nation wide and recognises the vital role Taser plays in the fight against crime.

“It is important that forces utilise this additional funding; Taser is not only an effective piece of preventative equipment, which supports officers and the public in the resolution of incidents, but the successful adoption of a less lethal alternative to firearms once again benchmarks British policing as a world leader at the forefront of technological advancement.”

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