As the spouse of a law enforcement officer I carry pepper spray. I have been to handgun safety courses as well as many other classes designed for self defense issues. I have worked with my husband as he learned about ground fighting and how to take care of himself. My husband recommends I do something nice and simple to keep myself and our children safe: carry pepper spray.
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For the most part women are not as combative as men. If they do feel like fighting the threat of being Tasered or of any kind of physical discomfort usually takes the wind out of their sails. Then there are those women that push too far and end up meeting the business end of a Taser.
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There are many ways in which a taser does its job well. One fine example was demonstrated recently when police officers were sent to confront a man who was under the influence of drugs. A call came in that described a man running in traffic, acting irate, carrying a glass pipe and screaming.
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Personal protection devices are available for law enforcement and civilians. Tasers, stun guns, and pepper spray are the most popular personal protection devices available at this time. Officers use all of these options depending on the situation they are in.
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It is safe to say that there are times when it is necessary to use a Taser or other form of non-lethal protection when it is a less than ideal situation. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police had to do so this last March. An investigation could be initiated as the woman has filed a complaint.
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Law enforcement officers never know what a day on the job might entail. Deputies were working at a domestic disturbance when a 51 year old man, Audrey Don Chavis, came up to them. Apparently, Chavis used his hands to simulate the action of putting a gun to his head and pulling the trigger. The incident was odd from the beginning.
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A woman was on her way to get some shopping done when she noticed a crowd surrounding an officer and suspect as they fought. The police office was under attack.
“It was just crazy. I just told my mom pull over…let’s try to help,” Tanisha Cross told a local media station. “There were a lot of people standing there just watching, and there were a lot of guys, and I'm like these guys aren't going to help. I figured someone should be the bigger person and try to help the officer.”
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Over the last two years there have been some issues with rioting at the Australian Open. Group gatherings such as this sporting event that have a history of violence, rioting, or other such issues are often attended by law enforcement officers ready to bring on the pepper spray!
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Last year Cesar Silva died following a confrontation with Los Angeles County deputies. His widow is suing both the county and Taser International, the company that manufactures the stun gun, with her husband’s wrongful death.
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Ever since Scotland Yard was founded in 1829, the UK has made a point of ‘policing by consent’ rather than ‘compliance by pain.” A typical bobbie, the iconic helmeted policemen carries only pepper spray and a night stick. Now, however, the longstanding tradition could change as Tasers stun guns are being issued to tens of thousands of front-line officers.
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