In terms of using other methods, like pepper spray or the baton and the use of physical force, does it come into play at all that the person might expose officers to bodily fluids or secretions that might put the officers at risk? In other words, is it better to use the taser because we can subdue quickly, handcuff them, and deal with them that way? If we get into some physical altercation, there could be officers put at risk if people are bleeding or spitting or whatever.
On February 27th, 2008. See this statement in context.