Physiological Effects of a Conducted Electrical Weapon on Human Subjects
Date Published
2007
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Taser Blunt Probe Dart-To-Heart Distance Causing Ventricular Fibrillation in Pigs
Date Published
December 2008
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Estimating the probability that the Taser® directly causes human ventricular fibrillation
Date Published
January 2010
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Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology: A Nine-Step Strategy for Successful Deployment
Date Published
2005
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Are CEDs Safe and Effective?
June 2010
Thousands of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States have adopted conducted energy devices (CEDs) as a safe method to subdue individuals, but are these devices really safe? What policies should agencies adopt to ensure the proper use of this technology? This NIJ Conference Panel discusses the physiological effects of electrical current in the human body caused by CEDs, as well as how this technology can reduce injuries to officers and suspects when appropriate policies and training are followed.
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1 of 5: Are CEDs Safe and Effective?, Joseph Cecconi, National Institute of Justice
, 2 of 5: Are CEDs Safe and Effective?, John C. Hunsaker III, Associate Chief Medical Examiner, Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
, 3 of 5: Are CEDs Safe and Effective?, Scott Hammack, O'Melveny and Myers LLP
, 4 of 5: Are CEDs Safe and Effective?, Eugene A. Paoline III, Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, University of Central Florida
, 5 of 5: Are CEDs Safe and Effective?, William Terrill, Associate Professor, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
Pepper Spray: Research Insights on Effects and Effectiveness Have Curbed Its Appeal
Date Published
May 2019
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NIJ
Use of Force and Conducted Energy Devices - Interview With Geoffrey P. Alpert
Date Published
March 2012
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NIJ