Looking to get input on the Dept's that get the benefit (atleast I hope) of using Tasers in their facilities.  How is this tool helping in your Dept.  Even though California seems to lead the way in corrections (only an opinion), they still in my opinion are behind the times in many ways when it comes to gear.  IE.....tasers, electric shields for cell extractions ect... We do not carry tasers in our Dept, and I feel that we should.  The more tools you have in your tool box can only help with the proper training.  Training is another issue, especially with our budget situation here in CA, you know we love to lead the way.  LOL

Since CA is probably the most liberal state in the U.S. you would think they would just hug the bad guys join hands and sing kumbaya.

nikkochey says ...

Since CA is probably the most liberal state in the U.S. you would think they would just hug the bad guys join hands and sing kumbaya.

You haven't heard of the hug a thug program in CA, as you can tell it is working wonders.    LOL

So the newest tool in LE is hugs? Sounds pretty effective.

CDCGREEN says ...

put it in the tool box.  lol

You might need a bigger tool box for those bear hugs.

Everyone who comes through our academy either sworn or detentions is trained on Taser. Heck, even our civilain "non-compensated" employees who assist the deputies have the option to be trained on tasers. For the most part the paper work that comes after the use is enough to keep most of us from "clearing leather" many times. But even then the paper work is only a use of force explaining the situation, and a short incident report that covers all of the details. Although we have responded to fights (ussually with tasers out) and the presence has made a huge difference. We are ussually on the cutting edge gear wise (first to approve Kimbers JPX lifeact) and while a lot of it is useful, good ole fashion hands on is still ussually our number one option.

Us just carrying the tasers have shown a huge change in inmate attitude.