Deadly Taser: Why the use of stun guns remains dangerous!

Deadly Taser: Why the use of stun guns remains dangerous!

A dramatic incident in the Paris suburb Dugny occurred when a man armed with two knives was shot by an official during an attempted attack on a police patrol. According to Paris's prefecture, the man fell into the police without a word after he had first sat at a bus stop. A policeman tried to stop him with an electric shocker; However, since this had no effect, a colleague decided to shoot and hit the man on the chest. The police inspection has investigated what is common in such operations and reminds that 36 people were already killed in police operations in France in 2023, emphasizes OE24.

In Germany, on the other hand, the use of electroshock pistols, generally known as Taser, is becoming increasingly relevant to the patrol police. These devices, which the US manufacturer Axon sells, cost around 1400 euros each and should save lives by offering a less fatal alternative to the use of firearms. In certain federal states, such as Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate, Tasern are already in use at the patrol police, while test phases are running in other cities, such as Berlin, the Deutsche Welle reported. Proponents emphasize the "de -escalating effect" of the devices, since often showing the taser can lead to a calming down.

dangers and risks

But the use of this technology also carries risks. A tragic incident in Pirmasens, in which a mentally ill man collapsed and died after a Taser mission, raises questions. Investigations run to determine whether there was a causal connection between the shot and death. This is not the first fatal incident in connection with Taser inserts in Germany. In the United States, too, over 1,000 deaths have been documented in the past two decades that were recorded after a Taser mission. The security authorities and the public are increasingly demanding a rethink, especially in view of the potential dangers for particularly vulnerable groups, such as people with heart diseases, drug or drug addiction, as the German wave reports.

This new technology has both supporters and critics. While the police are trying to ensure a safer dealing with Tasern, the repeated reports of deaths after Taser inserts are an alarm sign that cannot be ignored. The balance between the security of the civil servants and the protection of the citizens remains a explosive challenge that requires constant attention.