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Max Fulton, Bo Seo, Stuart Colderick. Global Studies Presentation. Global Studies Presentation Max Fulton, Stu Colderick and Bo Seo. Introduction. Topic Area : The NSW Police Force Focus Question:

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  1. Max Fulton, Bo Seo, Stuart Colderick Global Studies Presentation

  2. Global Studies Presentation Max Fulton, Stu Colderick and Bo Seo Introduction

  3. Topic Area: The NSW Police Force Focus Question: Why is the NSW Government issuing Tasers to the general police force of NSW, and what is the NSW public opinion? Purpose of Research: To answer our focus question by investigating the opinions of numerous political and police figures, bodies and the general public opinion. Hypothesis: That the NSW Police Force requires a, non-lethal, additional choice of force. That the public is satisfied with the government’s proposal to issue Tasers. Introduction

  4. Primary Research Investigation: • Interviews • Barry O’Farrell • Tony Kelly • Peter Remfrey • Survey Introduction

  5. The Status Quo • Current defence weapons in violent confrontation: • OC (Capsicum) Spray • Batons • Glock Pistol • Police are currently being injured at 7 times the rate of an average worker in NSW. • According to the NSW Police Association, the use of weapons (knives and guns) in confrontation with the police has become more prevalent • Drugs (Methamphetamine) have also contributed to the general increase of violence directed against police officers. Introduction

  6. Status Quo • Within Australia the taser has been deployed in: • Western Australia • Front-line policemen have had tasers since 2006 • Queensland • Rolled out 3000 units over 12 months starting from July 2008 • Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and ACT • All have deployed taser units to tactical response groups Introduction

  7. Why has this Proposal come about? There currently seems to be a big gap in the range of defence weapons deployed by the police Capsicum spray has been proven ineffective to some people and is only effective above the torso Batons can only be used in close proximity and can not be used in situations involving firearms. The biggest problem is that the previous two non-lethal weapons can not always immobilise the criminal. Therefore police are forced to resort to the firearm. Tasers would fill this gap with the guarantee of immobilising the perpetrator with a “less-than-lethal force” Introduction Picture shows the preferred target zones of police weapons

  8. Global Studies Presentation Max Fulton, Stu Colderick and Bo Seo About the Taser

  9. The model being issued to Police is the X26 • Developed by Taser International – an American company • Currently being used: • For more than 27 years in the U.S • Internationally: 260 000 used by 11 500 law enforcement agencies • Function: • 50 000 volt charge that weakens to 12000 volts at time of impact • Fires up to 7.6 metre • One shot can immobilise an offender for 10 seconds • The model can penetrate thick clothing About the Taser

  10. Regulation: • All taser units come with a TASER CAM which automatically records audio and video footage when disengaged. • The problem with the TASER CAM is that it can be covered easily by an officers hand. • Drive Stun mode: • Held against target not a projectile • "The Drive Stun causes significant localized pain in the area touched by the Taser, but does not have a significant effect on the central nervous system.” • This is one of the most controversial features of the Taser About the Taser

  11. Use: • “Police may not use a taser when a person is an imminent threat to a police officer or member of the public, but when use of a firearm is not warranted” • While providing an alternative to the baton, capsicum spray and the firearm, tasers are to be used in similar circumstances to capsicum spray • Tasers are a guaranteed disabling agent that is effective on all people and n be used anywhere on the body • They are not to be used in larger crowds as it may heighten tension About the Taser

  12. Taser video – TASER CO. Promotional video

  13. Global Studies Presentation Max Fulton, Stu Colderick and Bo Seo The Proposal

  14. $10 million has been allocated to this proposal by the NSW Government • 1,962 Tasers will be rolled out so that there is one in every patrol car (pair) across the state. • The proposal will be executed over a period of 18 months. All officers will be “armed” by early 2011. • It will supplement: • 50 taser units that have been trialled for 2 years by the NSW riot squad and tactical operations unit • Last year’s roll out of 229 units to senior officers (inspectors and sergeants) • After the proposal is implemented, there will be a total of 2241 units used by NSW police The Proposal

  15. Training: • Training has started July 1st 2009 • All officers undergo eight hours’ training, must receive 80% or more in a written test and must renew their license annually • Tasers are used on officers “extensively” (Police Association NSW) during the training to ensure that policemen are aware of what they are handling The Proposal

  16. Global Studies Presentation Max Fulton, Stu Colderick and Bo Seo Research

  17. Advantages • Deterrent: • The TASER company has designed the models used in law enforcement to be conspicuous and easily recognisable • Visible and night, the mere sight of a Taser has seen the perpetrator surrender • Police Minister Tony Kelly says that the sight of a deployed Taser resolved the conflict 55% of the time • The findings of the NSW trial show even more optimistic numbers with offenders capitulating 65% of the time Research

  18. Advantages • Protects Police officers • Police officers are assaulted an average of 3000 times per year. • Tasers have been proven to dramatically decrease the number of assaults on officers. • Western Australia has seen a decline of 40% since the roll out of Taser. • Such is the case in the United States, Florida police had a 93% decrease • The roll out hopes to halve the number of assaults on NSW police • A reduction of police injury means savings in worker’s compensation claims and lost days on duty. The Police Association (2009) estimates the direct saving of more than $32 million per year Research

  19. Disadvantages Research

  20. Research

  21. Research

  22. Global Studies Presentation Max Fulton, Stu Colderick and Bo Seo Case studies and opinions

  23. Case Studies

  24. Opinions

  25. Our Opinions

  26. Global Studies Presentation Max Fulton, Stu Colderick and Bo Seo Conclusion

  27. Conclusion

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