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...... Reporting on the use of force is one of the ways of controlling risk in the carrying out of an officers duties. Knowing what the standards for using reasonable force, knowing what pitfalls may await them by studying the mistakes of the past and applying this knowledge to their own reporting and use of weapons in the line of duty, is part of a young officers training. Learning the standards for force reporting and learning how to make a report with complies with the standards helps improve officer safety on the job
New weapons for subduing criminals and keeping officers safe in the line of duty have appeared. The Taser is a new weapon which already has a history and therefore can only be used in certain circumstances. The Taser is a handgun-sized device which has occasionally proven to be lethal, but can also be used to stun an unruly suspect with 50,000 volts of electricity from up to 18 feet away. Officers may also use the baton, a flashlight, stun guns, pepper spray and mace. Seldom used are tear gas and rubber bullets. Lethal weapons such as rifles and handguns are part of the arsenal which an officer

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