Queensland police have become the first law enforcement jurisdiction outside of the USA to use a powerful new taser.
65 ‘Tasers 10’ devices were purchased for select officers to use in a trial period across the state.
The tasers are capable of firing up to 13.7 metres, more than triple the current range, and can be discharged 10 times before needing to be reloaded.
Police say the new tasers will “increase officer safety” and reduce the use of lethal force by officers.
QPS commissioner Katarina Carroll said the additions will help police “serve to the best of their abilities”.
“The introduction of the Taser 10 [gives]… our officers immense capability to respond to dangerous situations while keeping them as safe as we possibly can,” she said.
“The Taser 10, for instance, will provide an effective longer range less lethal option to save lives and reduce harm to police and the community”.
