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Taser Inquiry Chair Impressed

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 12.16.2012 | Canada British Columbia
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VICTORIA - The former judge who oversaw the public inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski says he's "very impressed" with the British Columbia go...

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5 Years Later

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 12.14.2012 | Canada British Columbia
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VANCOUVER - It's been five years since Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski died after police zapped him with a Taser at Vancouver International Airport...

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Taser Use Plummets In B.C.

CP | Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press | Posted 12.09.2012 | Canada British Columbia
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VICTORIA - Taser use by police in British Columbia is down 87 per cent since Robert Dziekanski died at Vancouver's airport five years ago, prompting q...

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Shocker! Tasers May Cause Death

Josh Bowman | Posted 07.14.2012 | Canada
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Josh Bowman

Though incidences of Taser-related deaths have fallen out of the spotlight of late, a new study links the devices with death. If death is a possible consequence of Taser use, particularly when it comes to individuals who may have mental health or drug abuse issues, shouldn't that suggest much more cautious use of these devices?

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