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By Darin Dowe
TASER protection for officers.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response May/Jun 2011)
By Jim Weiss
Shooting a suspect is not always the best or most feasible option, and there are more less-lethal products on the market than ever before. We cover what’s new from companies such as SAGE, FN Herstal and TASER in products such as non-aerosol pyrotechnic delivery systems and electronic control devices.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response May/Jun 2011)
Remember that with less-lethal munitions, the accuracy determines the usable range of the launcher. This will impact the type of launcher your department will purchase and how it will
be used. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of going “Big Bore.”
By Rob DeGroot
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response May/Jun 2011)
By Darin Dowe
This is the final article in a four-part series discussing less-lethal options and considerations regarding less-lethal
technology. It is important for officers to recognize, treat and document physiological effects on recipients of
less-lethal force. It is also critical that PIOs be educated in less-lethal options so as to properly convey instances of
their use to the media.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response Sep/Oct 2010)
By Steven Tracy
The new TASER X3 is capable of firing three charge-diffusion probe cartridges without reloading which can be useful if a shot misses or if an officer is confronted with multiple non-compliant offenders at once.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response May/Jun 2010)
By Kevin Davis
Officers should have less-lethal options other than ECDs. New products like the Tiberius F4 and the Sage International Deuce allow officers to effectively place chemical or impact projectiles on target.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response May/Jun 2010)
By Kevin Davis
The legitimate goal of less-lethal weapons and devices is to take control of suspects from a safe distance and reduce injuries to officers, bystanders and suspects. Here is the latest in less-lethal.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Apr 2010)
By Darin Dowe
When adopting a less-lethal program, agencies must acquire funding, consult other experienced SWAT teams, and establish policy and procedures for training and other considerations.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response Sep/Oct 2009)
By Darin Dowe
When a SWAT team adopts a specific less-lethal technology, specific SWAT tactics must be taught to ensure integration of the technology.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response Nov/Dec 2009)
By Steve Ijames
Based on trends in TASER training, find a list of suggestions of when and how to use the TASER and how not to use the TASER.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response May/Jun 2009)