Marc Cole
6 Feb 2020 · Coroner Geraint Williams · Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly
The coroner's concerns
1. risk of multiple Taser activations causing cardiac arrest
“It was said by a number of witnesses that the Taser is not a device without risk but that there is limited data as to its effects upon individuals (both generally but more particularly in those classified as vulnerable). In evidence it was clear that there is no understanding about the potential for incremental risk with multiple Taser activations and no training provided as to the maximum number of activations nor of their duration which is appropriate or safe. The evidence was that the”
2. deficient or incomplete police training on Taser use
“I am concerned, based upon the evidence that was led before the jury, that there is insufficient independent data as to the lethality of Taser use and that, therefore the advice and training provided to police officers may be deficient or incomplete.”
Responses
2020-0087-Response-from-the-Home-Office.pdf ↗· Home Office
2020-0087-Response-from-the-College-of-Policing-Redcated.pdf ↗· College of Policing
Stated action
“The College will also continue to work with SACMILL to ensure that our guidance and training are always informed by the most up-to-date independent scientific evidence available to us”