UK best force takes aim with Taser to protect public and police from violent upswing

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UK 'best' force takes aim with Taser to protect public and police from violent upswing

Second force in 24 hours promises rollout of X2 model for every frontline officer.

Totally Taser: Rollout to all frontline officers in Durham

Date - 21st August 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

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Britain’s best performing force is the second within 24 hours to commit to an all-out Taser response to the growing alarm of protecting police and public against a surge in violent attacks. Durham Constabulary has taken the “sad”...

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