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TechBeat, the flagship publication of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center system

jgustfsn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:36:00 GMT

TechBeat is the award-winning news-magazine of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Tecnology Center (NLECTC) system. The goal of this publication is to keep you up to date with technologies currently being developed by the NLECTC system, as well as other research and development efforts within the Federal Government and private industry.

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Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology: Is it Safe?

jgustfsn — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:05:00 GMT

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?

Law Enforcement/Corrections Technology Resource

jgustfsn — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:39:00 GMT

The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center was created in 1994 as a component of the National Institute of Justice's Office of Science and Technology. NLECTC's regional centers and speciality offices offer support, research findings, and technological expertise to federal, state, and local law enforcement and corrections agencies.