Research Proposal
Tasers
Definition of the Research Problem/Question
The research topic we have chosen to research is Tasers. The use of Tasers has been a very controversial topic in the last few years. Reporters, doctors, and human rights groups have all expressed concern that police officers will use a Taser in situations when no weapon is required and concern has also been expressed over if the Taser is really a less-lethal option. No one claims the use of Tasers to be risk-free but studies have found them comparatively safe. We believe that people opposed to Tasers ignore a body of the reports showing the technology is safe and effective. The research question we hope to answer is: Is the deployment of a Taser a safe and viable option in the use of force continuum in situations that require less than the use of deadly force? From our research question we have developed the following problem statement: Our problem statement is going to be if police officers who use a Taser......
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