Stanislaus County Grand Jury
• 2003-2004
Reason for Investigation The Stanislaus Civil Grand Jury was invited to attend a demonstration of the Taser use
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The Taser has a maximum range of 25 feet.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Taser overrides the targets nervous system causing temporary incapacitation.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The Taser is not intended to replace the use of firearms in situations warranting their use.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Minor skin irritation may occur as a result of Taser use.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The Taser will not cause a heart attack or damage a pacemaker.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Statistics show that municipalities which have adopted Taser use have substantially lowered their incidents of officer and suspect injuries which have been caused primarily by use of pepper spray, batons, or hand to hand combat.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
All the Police and Sheriff’s agencies within Stanislaus County should purchase and issue Tasers to all appropriate law enforcement staff. 42
F7
The cost of each Taser is approximately $800. CONCLUSIONS
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 3
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CL1 Page 1The Taser is a humane, safe method of apprehension, which results in lower rates of injuries to both officers and suspects.
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CL2 Page 1With no bullets or chemical sprays being used, there is less likelihood of accidental discharge adversely affecting the community.
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CL3 Page 1Lower incidents of officer and suspect injuries would result in: A. Lower workers compensation claims. 41 B. Reduce the current amount of days officers spend recovering from injuries. C. Decreasing the amount of suspects injured, resulting in a lower liability of the County.
No Responses Found 1
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Stanislaus County Sheriff
Elected County Office