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This page contains press release 24/03, in which the MPA announces the demonstration of the Taser (electronic stun gun) less lethal option

Warning: This is archived material and may be out of date. The Metropolitan Police Authority has been replaced by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPC).

See the MOPC website for further information.

Operational note: MPA to view demonstration of the Taser (electronic stun gun) less lethal option

24/03
3 April 2003

The Metropolitan Police Authority’s Co-ordination and Policing Committee will discuss details of how the MPS intends to introduce the Taser for use by firearm officers tomorrow, Friday 4 April 2003, at 11:00.

There will be a demonstration of the Taser in operation.

The relevant committee paper can be found on the MPA website

Notes to editors

1. Tasers are devices designed to use the effects of electricity to incapacitate individuals. There are a variety of such weapons available but the principles of their operation remain the same. They are battery powered and use a low current, high voltage impulse shock to provide incapacitation.

2. The Home Office supports a police trial of the Taser. The Metropolitan Police Service is one of five police forces (North Wales, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Thames Valley being the others) taking part in a 12 month trial commencing on 21 April 2003, which will be the subject of independent evaluation by Price Waterhouse Cooper.

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