The majority of the public approve of British police carrying Tasers when on patrol, according to a new survey.
The position on the devices was taken by 71 per cent of respondents in a poll commissioned by the Police Federation of England and Wales.
Chairman of the federation Steve White said: “We know officers support the use of Taser and Body Worn Video, and now we have the evidence that shows the public do as well.
“Yesterday I wrote to all chief constables and commissioners across England and Wales, outlining the survey results and asking them to support a wider rollout of Taser and call for increased government funding to assist with this.”
Tasers were introduced by UK police forces in 2003 following trials in some force areas.
Matt Spencer, managing director for Taser UK, said: “We are confident that the X2 can help to make police officers more effective and more accountable – two things we know the police and the public want to see.”
