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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Monday, May 31,2010
Distribution: All Media

First Deployment of Taser

Around 4:10pm on Saturday, a Police officer used a Taser to assist in subduing a 45 year old Devonshire man who violently resisted arrest on Middle Road in Devonshire. A court appearance for the Devonshire man is anticipated in due course.

This is the first deployment of Taser by the Bermuda Police Service. As a precaution, we have reviewed the use of Taser and can report that all the protocols in place regarding the use of the device were followed, including aftercare which was given to the affected individual. The use of Taser is designed to reduce the risk of injury to the arresting officer or officers as well as the individual or individuals being arrested.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department