RICHARD ELIAS

A FEW years ago the bobby on the beat knew where he stood when it came to tackling criminals. Anyone stepping out of line was liable to be dealt with a swift blow from his truncheon before being hauled off to spend the night in the cells.

If matters really got out of hand, a shrill blast on the officer's whistle would bring their colleagues racing to the scene. Then heaven help the ne'er-do-well.

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Fears grow over Taser gun expansion

By Miles Goslett

Last Updated: 12:17am BST 02/09/2007

Taser electric stun guns are being made available to hundreds more police in England and Wales from today.

Police officer with taser: Fears grow over taster expansion
Tasers deliver powerful electric shocks

Officers with little or no firearms training will be able to use the 50,000 volt devices to defend themselves or the public in situations of extreme violence – even if aggressors are not armed.

The move is part of a year-long trial across 10 forces.

It has been opposed by human rights groups, notably Amnesty International, on the grounds that the guns can be lethal.

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Informant: Dorothee Krien



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