I would say yes, and again, with all the provisos that you put forward--recognizing the risks and requiring careful accounting of the use of the taser in the right circumstances. And as I say, it's very far down that use of force continuum. In my view, it should never be used in a circumstance where somebody is fleeing. It should be used to protect life, with the goal of getting the person in excited delirium to treatment.
On April 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.