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PIRC finds use of taser justified

The use of a taser by an Police Scotland officer was deemed justified in a PIRC (Police Investigations and Review Commissioner) investigation into the incident after he discharged his taser at an aggressive man who threw a TV at officers.
Category: Innovation
Tags: Less lethal weaponsPIRC (Scotland)Police & CJ organisationsPolice ScotlandScotland
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