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Previously the 50,000-volt devices could only be used by firearms officers.
The year-long trial in 10 forces will allow officers to fire the guns if faced with violence or threats.
Up to now, they could only be used by officers when confronted by an armed person.
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http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/200709...fa6b408_2.html
The police seem to be assessing this device in a very measured way, which is to be congratulated.
I can only imagine what is must be like to be confronted by a drug-crazed violent yob at the end of a long tiring shift on a Saturday night. A zap with 50,000 volts must be more effective than a thump with a truncheon!