Tasers Q&A: Despite death risk, few hard restrictions on use of weapons by gardaí
‘The chances are very low; they’re not zero,’ said Garda firearms instructor about possible fatal effects
Tasers
Stories involving tasers being used by An Garda Síochána
Gardaí will be permitted to use Tasers on children and pregnant women
A pilot programme was launched on Thursday to equip 128 uniformed gardaí with the weapons to evaluate their use in advance of a proposed national roll-out
Garda Taser trial to begin next week after ‘comprehensive’ training
Garda managment has stressed use of weapons will be monitored and grounded in human rights principles
Ireland’s plan to give Tasers to gardaí is bad policy
Gardaí need adequate tools and training. But Ireland must learn from international evidence about when Tasers add to safety and when they reduce it
Rank and file gardaí ‘delighted’ with introduction of Tasers
Irish Council for Civil Liberties expresses concerns and says move will change force’s relationship with public
The Irish Times view on the Garda Taser trial: strong case needed for widespread use
Any move to distribute devices more widely on foot of trial must be properly debated by the Oireachtas
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