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[Electroshock devices as weapon]

W Denk1, J Missliwetz, I Wieser

  • 1Institut für gerichtliche Medizin der Universität Wien.

Archiv Fur Kriminologie
|September 1, 1995
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This study found that electric shock weapons cause moderate pain but do not incapacitate individuals. They may pose risks, especially for those with pre-existing heart conditions or drug use.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Medical Device Safety

Background:

  • Electric shock weapons (ESWs) are increasingly used by law enforcement.
  • There is a need to understand the physiological effects and incapacitation potential of ESWs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the electrical output of 13 different ESWs.
  • To assess the effects of ESWs on human test subjects and corpses.
  • To determine the incapacitation capacity and potential risks associated with ESW use.

Main Methods:

  • Electrical output measurements of 13 ESWs.
  • Observation of effects on corpses.
  • Testing on human volunteers to assess pain and physiological responses.

Main Results:

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  • ESWs produced moderate pain but did not stop the 'disposing capacity' (ability to act).
  • Electrocardiogram and circulation parameters remained largely uninfluenced.
  • Limited deterrent effect observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • ESWs may have limited incapacitation and deterrent effects.
    • Fatal complications are possible under certain circumstances.
    • Drug use and heart disease may increase the risk of adverse events.