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| Lethal weapons ruled out |
| By Radio New Zealand |
| Published: 09/18/2008 |
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NEW ZEALAND - The Department of Corrections says it will not introduce lethal weapons into prisons to give greater protection to its staff. Earlier this week two officers were badly beaten by five inmates at Rimutaka prison near Wellington and are now recovering at home after spending time in hospital. The department is continuing its investigations into whether to provide [officers] with batons, pepper spray and tasers. But, its manager for the central region, Leanne Field says it has ruled out the possiblity of allowing lethal weapons because of the risk of them being used against staff. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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The correct term for these type of DEFENSIVE WEAPONS is "less lethal". Those agencies that do permit their use can readily show their value. They greatly reduce incidents of inmate on officer assaults. In addition, these types of weapons in the hands of trained officers have saved numerous officer and inmate injuries.