13News anchor Dustin Grove breaks down what IMPD plans to do with the new 'Smart Taser' technology.
INDIANAPOLIS — 13News is learning new details about plans by the Indianapolis Metro Police Department to invest in new Tasers instead of
They're called"smart" Tasers and police tell 13News they're more effective than what officers are carrying now. In fact, the technology in some of the Tasers now in use is outdated and not even supported by the company anymore. They have what are called de-escalation features, including a pulsating light and loud alert to warn someone before the probes are deployed.
"So if we have someone that's armed with something other than a handgun, that's, you know, whether it's a machete or a knife, this tool can allow us to maybe bring that to an end, a peaceful end, without using deadly force from a further distance," Bailey said.The goal, IMPD says, is to reduce deadly encounters with police, but not everyone agrees with the decision. In an online message, one community member said,"This is not the way.
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