Back in July 2007, McNulty gave his approval for firearms officers (experienced police officers entitled to carry firearms such as pistols or rifles) to carry Tasers – weapons which stun and pacify a target from a distance.
This was an attempt to reduce the need for officers to carry firearms, but still have some form of defence in violent situations.
Figures revealed by McNulty on 18 March 08 show that Tasers have been used in such circumstances.
McNulty said that figures on Taser use will be published in May, August and November on the Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) website.
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