09 Feb 2015
Further Taser rollout must be informed by threat and risk without diluting rigorous training
Subsequent to the decision by the Police Federation of England and Wales's National Board to support a policy of rolling out Taser to all officers who wished one, the National Policing Lead on Taser, Commander Neil Basu, has responded on behalf of the leadership of the police service.
Commander Basu said:
"Whilst I would support an extended roll out, this must be informed by appropriate assessments of existing threat and risk, the high standards of training must not be diluted and they should only be carried by those who volunteer to do so."
ENDS
NB: Commander Basu is not available for interview
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