Essays on Taser

As a way of promoting ethics among law enforcement agencies, there have been calls for body cameras to be fitted in the uniforms worn by law enforcement authorities especially the police. Body cameras are small pager cameras that are clipped on the uniform of the officer or worn as a headset (Williams, 2004). These body cameras record both video and audio of the law enforcement officer’s interaction with members of the public. The calls for the fitting of body cameras on all law enforcement officers has been prompted by increased incidences of police violence and brutality. For instance, ...

Body Cameras and Police Policies

Abstract In the United States, significant attention has been placed on law enforcement use of body cameras. Police body cameras are small devices that are attached to the officer’s uniform or worn as a head piece that record police interaction with the public. Both supporters and opponents of the use of these cameras have cited several reasons for their stance and the issue remains controversial. This paper takes a deep look at this issue with particular focus on the importance and the role of police body worn cameras. Some of the major aspects that will be explored in the ...

Abstract

Using force in the administration of justice and restoring peace and order is often necessary under certain circumstances. The law enforcers often consider the need of force in various cases, such as when apprehending hostile individuals and in self defense. There are many controversies involved in the use of force made by the law enforcers, and it can sometimes generate news headlines and is often times described as an abuse of power and authority among the police officers. The use of force is viewed as a necessary means of administering the law, but it can convey a different meaning to the ...

Criminal Law

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Question No. 1 The use of less lethal weapons such as the pepper spray and conducted energy devices or CEDs, such as the Taser had been widely popular in the police force. The use of Taser increased in significantly for the past decade and reports have shown that 15,000 law enforcement and military agencies make use of these less lethal weapons. However, the use of Tasers had created a controversy in relation to allegations of overuse, intentional infliction of harm to the accused and in-custody deaths. Some claim that police commit intentional abuse of these ...

Blue Code of Conduct and the Use of Force

ETHICS 2 Blue Code of Conduct and the Use of Force

Introduction

Ethical conduct is central to effective policing. The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics serves as a compass for the ethical treatment that officers of the law should bestow upon others. All police officers are given proper training and education regarding the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, and additionally, swears to uphold this sacred code among all others. However, the emergences of police sub-cultures have caused police officers to undermine this code of ethics. - The Blue Code of Silence in Policing The Blue Code of Silence, ...

Are "Tasers" a legitimate law enforcement tool or are they too dangerous to the health of suspects and should be taken out of the hands of officers? Ever since the 1990s, when Tasers were introduced into the law enforcement scene, there has been great controversy, as to whether they comprise a valuable law enforcement tool in the hands of police officers, as well as corrections officers, or if there has been police misconduct and abuse. With a sudden burst in the sales of Tasers, with numbers of law enforcement agencies using Tasers having risen from 1,700 to 8,700, from ...

The use of force is Prerogative of law enforcement officials. Sometimes using force becomes necessary but it should not be exercised unnecessarily or exceed the limit. Authorities, in no case, should exercise excessive force and doing so is a criminal offence. Law enforcement authorities though do not hesitate from using excessive force and the same was evident from the incidents that took place in Los Angeles County where numerous prisoners were beaten severely by deputy of sheriff department. Videos show how inmates were screaming while and after beaten up by deputy of sheriff department and his men. They were ...

- Central issues involved The major issue of concern resonates around the manner in which vehicle pursuits have been carried out within the County given the fatalities and incidental consequences. Indeed, the issue on vehicle pursuits cannot be observed in isolation to other issues such as the security concerns within the County. It so happens that the area under patrol has reported a number of incidences of insecurity hence justifying additional patrol services. Over and above that, the use of a Taser and the German shepherd by Deputy Ripley also raise central concerns. - Is the Deputy in compliance ...