The issue of these conducted energy weapons is one that does need to be addressed by government and by police forces. I certainly remember my years in prosecuting before police had tasers, and the option when you were in a physical confrontation was essentially to use either your fists or a gun. I think that in terms of the continuum of force, the conducted energy weapon is a very important tool.
That said, it is important to have very clear guidelines in that respect. The RCMP has specifically amended its policy in respect of conducted energy weapons to restrict their use to circumstances where there are threats to public or officer safety. They have restricted it. I think the RCMP is working with other police forces across Canada to standardize those policies so that the policies are well known. For some of the details on that, perhaps the deputy commissioner can provide them to you.