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DeKalb committee approves switch to TASER 10, citing greater range and accountability
Summary
The IRPS committee approved a change order to move the county's law enforcement stun devices from TASER 7 to TASER 10, with officials citing a longer engagement range, new accountability features and a plan for phased training. Commissioners asked about cost, contract timing and training requirements.
The DeKalb County IRPS committee voted to approve a change order to update law-enforcement conducted-energy devices from TASER 7 to TASER 10, the police chief told commissioners.
The police chief said the TASER 10 offers "extended engagement range so we don't have to get into such close quarters that could end up in a hand to hand combat situation," and noted the device provides about a 45-foot range compared with much shorter ranges for the department's current models.…
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