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    Journal of Special Operations Medicine : a Peer Reviewed Journal for SOF Medical Professionals
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    Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) are a widely used law enforcement tool with a low risk of serious injury. Their use in volatile situations necessitates contextualizing injury debates and considering alternative force impacts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Law Enforcement Technology
    • Forensic Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) are increasingly prevalent in law enforcement.
    • CEWs are employed to manage complex and challenging public safety issues.
    • Debates persist regarding CEW use, particularly concerning sudden in-custody deaths.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the injury potential associated with CEW deployment.
    • To contextualize CEW-related injuries within volatile law enforcement encounters.
    • To compare potential CEW injuries with those from alternative force methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of CEW deployment incidents.
    • Review of medical and legal documentation.
    • Comparative assessment of force methodologies.

    Main Results:

    • The risk of serious injury from a single CEW deployment is notably low.
    • CEW use often occurs in complex, high-stress situations.
    • Alternative force methods may also result in subject injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • CEW use presents a low risk of serious individual harm.
    • Injury considerations must account for the volatile context of their deployment.
    • CEWs offer potential benefits in reducing injuries to officers and the public.

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