Tasers Okayed (for police in Queensland province, Australia)

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Run time: 01:44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YT-XlCi1MM   Posted on YouTube: April 28, 2011 By YouTube Member: ten Views on YouTube: 70   Posted on DU: April 29, 2011 By DU Member: alp227 Views on DU: 423

 
The Australian Associated Press reported:

Indigenous people and the mentally ill are more likely to be tasered than other Queenslanders.

The state's police, who say Taser stun guns save lives because they are used instead of firearms in dangerous situations, are preparing to nearly double the number of the devices out on the beat.

A Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) report has found most Taser use "appeared appropriate in the circumstances", with no evidence of widespread misuse.

And this Ten News report quotes an aboriginal activist saying that tasers are used beyond subduing. Taser abuse isn't just limited to America!