Without tasers the police officers only really have one guaranteed effective weapon which is the extremely controversial use of their gun. This would cause a huge increase in deaths and cause much more controversy. Some argue that the tasers can cause death, but no one argues that guns do not cause death. The taser is a great way to for police officers to defend themselves from the deadly harm of the …show more content…
I think that with the proper training, police officers would be able to successfully handle criminals without anything potentially going wrong, which is a lot different than what it was like in the past. In the past, police would only had the ability to beat people with sticks, as if they were cavemen. The use of the taser makes police officers feel less inclined to use more deadly tools, such as a gun or a baton. It also causes less havoc like pepper spray does. Contrary to popular belief, the taser is actually really safe, and has very rarely ever caused major injuries or even death. While some may say that the taser is not perfect, I would say it is the best option the police have, which is why I believe that the use of tasers in law enforcement should be