Tasers aren’t the answer to improving the safety of Ohio prisons. We need a prison system that works, writes guest columnist Michaela Hahn Burriss, an attorney and the policy director for the Ohio ...

While Tasers are designed to be non-lethal, they can kill. Rules for police use vary across the country, as does training. But there are some national guidelines and cautions that officers are ...

Tasers have become an increasingly popular choice by law enforcement, and can even be owned and used by civilians, but not everywhere.

Despite the deployment of a Taser, it had no effect, and the suspect continued to reach into his waistband while kicking at officers.

Tasers are failing when police need them most. So why do they still carry them? A police shooting in Brooklyn has raised questions about the dangers of Tasers failing at crucial moments, Richard ...

Ohio prisons face increased violence, prompting a pilot program to equip officers with Tasers despite concerns from families of victims.

Nationwide, Wexler said the tasers are ineffective about 40% of the time. "If you use this tool 40% of time it doesn't work, what's your plan B going to be if it doesn't work," said Wexler.

The maker of TASER shock weapons has Boston in its sights. Later this month, Axon Enterprise plans to unveil its new office in the Back Bay that the Scottsdale, Ariz., company hopes to eventually ...

Sometimes the taser might malfunction. And oftentimes, tasers don’t work on people who are under the influence of drugs and or alcohol,” said Burke.

Hand-held, a Taser is bright yellow in colour and produces an electrical current. Officers issued with Taser should work as part of a ‘unit’, that is, at least two officers. The normal reaction of a… ...

The tasers were purchased at a cost of $500 each, including holsters. Two will be kept at the Hammond City Jail for use on unruly prisoners.

Despite the deployment of a Taser, it had no effect, and the suspect continued to reach into his waistband while kicking at officers.