Gardai Used Tasers 15 Times Since December as Pilot Programme Extended

Gardai used tasers 15 times since December as pilot programme extended

Gardaí say tasers have proven to be successful at de-escalating volatile and violent incidents since being launched in four Dublin locations in December

Gardaí extend taser rollout after devices used 15 times since December

An Garda Síochána said that since December, tasers have been used 15 times, and no serious injuries were received by the subjects or gardaí.

Tasers drawn 15 times since December as pilot programme to be extended to Limerick

Gardaí said there were no serious injuries incurred in these 15 incidents

Gardai to expand and extend Taser pilot programme

So far, 167 gardai have successfully completed their training and been issued with Tasers

Gardaí to extend testing of Tasers for six months, expand pilot to Limerick

Pilot programme for devices began in Dublin in December, which has seen them used 15 times

Gardaí to expand and extend taser pilot programme

An Garda Síochána is to extend and expand its taser pilot programme, as latest figures show that since last December tasers have been used 15 times.