PLOD - Police Law On Demand
The PLOD podcasts (Police Law on Demand) have been created by solicitors from 3D Solicitors in conversation with barristers from Serjeants’ Inn Chambers, bringing their extensive experience in advising police officers to an engaging, relevant and informative series of discussions about legal decisions, legislation and regulations affecting those involved in policing. From stop and search powers to relationships at work, our content will help officers of all ranks, and anyone with an interest in police law, stay up to date on the latest changes and trends in criminal justice and policing.
PLOD - Police Law On Demand
S1E5 - Taser
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PLOD - Police Law On Demand
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Season 1
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Episode 5
Conducted energy devices or tasers, as they are better known, are one of a number of tactical options available to police officers when dealing with an incident with the potential for conflict. Serious consideration must be given by police officers before deploying taser in line with the National Decision Model. Solicitor Daniel Berke and Tom Crowther Queen’s Counsel discuss the recent High Court case of Gilchrist v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and the importance of caution in the use of tasers by police officers.