Citation

Panescu D, Nerheim M, Kroll M. Conf. Proc. IEEE Eng. Med. Biol. Soc. 2013; 2013: 5342-5347.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers))

DOI

10.1109/EMBC.2013.6610756

PMID

24110943

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: TASER(®) conducted electrical weapons (CEW) deliver electrical pulses that can inhibit a person's neuromuscular control or temporarily incapacitate. TASER X26, X26P, and X2 are among CEW models most frequently deployed by law enforcement agencies. The X2 CEW uses two cartridge bays while the X26 and X26P CEWs have only one. The TASER X26P CEW electronic output circuit design is equivalent to that of any one of the two TASER X2 outputs.

The goal of this paper was to analyze the nominal electrical outputs of TASER X26, X26P, and X2 CEWs in reference to provisions of several international standards that specify safety requirements for electrical medical devices and electrical fences. Although these standards do not specifically mention CEWs, they are the closest electrical safety standards and hence give very relevant guidance.

Language: en