Taser Vs Xrep Essay
Hannah Demarest
January 15, 2013
Technical Writing B4 The XREP and X12 Shotgun Taser Since ECD (Electronic Control Devices) such as Tasers were introduced, officers of the law have been relying less on lethal force and more on what is known as less-lethal force. The Tasers commonly used in law enforcement, however, only had a range of about twenty feet. This created a “capability gap” of 35-65 feet where the officer could not use a Taser and was hesitant to use a gun, but the assailant could still throw something deadly. As a result, the XREP (eXtended Range Electronic Projectile) a self-contained version of traditional Tasers, was the solution. To go along with the XREP, the X12 was a specially designed shotgun to maximize the ability …show more content…
Most importantly, ECD’s prevent the use of other dangerous alternatives such as guns, pepper spray, or nightsticks. Also, in the personal interview with Corporal Streett, he brought up an interesting fact about police officers’ training in regards to lethal force. “Shooting to incapacitate” when using a Taser means to aim anywhere on the body except for the face and chest, which seems a common sense fact to prevent unwanted effects other than brief incapacitation. “Shooting to incapacitate” when referring to guns and lethal force, however, means aiming for the face and chest area (Streett, personal communication, 2013). A brief ECD shock to the arms, legs, or back is much less commonly lethal than a gunshot to the face or chest. Finally, Corporal Streett stated that Tasers were so effective because, while someone is in the process of being tased, it is extremely painful. He views this as positive, because most assailants only need a Taser warning to comply with the officers, and no real force is needed. ECD’s are an effective choice because they have less chance of fatalities or injuries, and are a daunting option to criminals to strongly urge them to respond without
January 15, 2013
Technical Writing B4 The XREP and X12 Shotgun Taser Since ECD (Electronic Control Devices) such as Tasers were introduced, officers of the law have been relying less on lethal force and more on what is known as less-lethal force. The Tasers commonly used in law enforcement, however, only had a range of about twenty feet. This created a “capability gap” of 35-65 feet where the officer could not use a Taser and was hesitant to use a gun, but the assailant could still throw something deadly. As a result, the XREP (eXtended Range Electronic Projectile) a self-contained version of traditional Tasers, was the solution. To go along with the XREP, the X12 was a specially designed shotgun to maximize the ability …show more content…
Most importantly, ECD’s prevent the use of other dangerous alternatives such as guns, pepper spray, or nightsticks. Also, in the personal interview with Corporal Streett, he brought up an interesting fact about police officers’ training in regards to lethal force. “Shooting to incapacitate” when using a Taser means to aim anywhere on the body except for the face and chest, which seems a common sense fact to prevent unwanted effects other than brief incapacitation. “Shooting to incapacitate” when referring to guns and lethal force, however, means aiming for the face and chest area (Streett, personal communication, 2013). A brief ECD shock to the arms, legs, or back is much less commonly lethal than a gunshot to the face or chest. Finally, Corporal Streett stated that Tasers were so effective because, while someone is in the process of being tased, it is extremely painful. He views this as positive, because most assailants only need a Taser warning to comply with the officers, and no real force is needed. ECD’s are an effective choice because they have less chance of fatalities or injuries, and are a daunting option to criminals to strongly urge them to respond without