I'd be happy to provide the committee with any reports, if there have been such incidents. The RCMP's policy does not prescribe an age of an individual against whom it is appropriate to use a taser. I would suggest that the age of an individual is a factor with respect to what threat they might pose. but it is only a factor. Unfortunately, I would say that there are some people out there who are minors who are very dangerous individuals. I repeat, and our policy requires, that the force used must be necessary, and it must be reasonable in the circumstances.
On February 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.