Tests show healthy humans not harmed by Taser
Using a Taser to control agitated suspects in police custody is standard operating procedure for many law enforcement agencies. In some circles, however, the idea that using a Taser could lead to a suspects death has caused controversy. Now, the final results of a study conducted ...Forensic pathologists tell physiologists what they know about death and what puzzles them
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