[Big_Monkey]

I wish the story had indicated whether or not the officers were armed with TASERS. TASERS are suppose to be used as an alternative to deadly force, although I very rarely ever see them used in that manner.

We see cops shooting dogs, this is our second story in as many days about cops shooting suicidal or mentally disabled or sick people. Where's the TASER in these instances?

It seems to me, that TASERS are used much more frequently to get suspects to comply, rather than as a alternative to the use of deadly force.

[Born Conservative]

Apparently, they do (but I think I heard that they aren’t yet trained in their use): http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/1.894

[trisham]

I wish the story had indicated whether or not the officers were armed with TASERS. TASERS are suppose to be used as an alternative to deadly force, although I very rarely ever see them used in that manner.

We see cops shooting dogs, this is our second story in as many days about cops shooting suicidal or mentally disabled or sick people. Where's the TASER in these instances?

It seems to me, that TASERS are used much more frequently to get suspects to comply, rather than as a alternative to the use of deadly force.

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Absolutely correct. I'm also surprised that they made no attempt to restrain her once they determined to involuntarily commit her.

[Tarantulas]

To paraphrase a famous quote, “Never bring a Taser to a knife fight.” The Taser is a single shot device that doesn’t always hit its target and doesn’t always immobilize the target if it does hit. When someone is attacking you with lethal force, you defend yourself with lethal force.