The debate on the merits of Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology (EMDT) is far from over.  EMDT is a group of devices that use a high-voltage, low power charge of electricity to induce involuntary muscle contractions that cause temporary incapacitation.  Are EMDTs a valuable less-than-lethal option in the use-of-force continuum, or do they pose a threat of death or serious injury?  Proper training may be the key.  Read on. 

From the International Association of Chiefs of Police:

• Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology: A Nine-Step Strategy for Effective Deployment

From the U.S. Government Accountability Office:

• Taser Weapons:  Use of Tasers by Selected Law Enforcement Agencies

From Amnesty International USA:

• Amnesty International's Continuing Concerns About Taser Use

From the Proceedings of the National Institute of Corrections Large Jail Network Meeting, January 22-24, 2006:

• Is There a Proper Place for Tasers in the Use of Force Continuum?