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As previously stated; it's the Ampage not the Voltage that would result in a delivery enough to kill. The level we are talking about here would not kill.pabenny wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19 2019 4:36pmIt's the outcome, not the intent that determines liability.
Tasers are deployed by trained officers who are required to make warn before use, can make judgements on the setting and juration of the voltage and can ensure that urgent medical attention is provided if necessary.
As compared with a high voltage administered from an unattended vehicle. Much more likely to result in death or serious injury.
Let's knock that inaccuracy on the head. It is the combination of the two that does the damage.
LOL.Constantine wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19 2019 9:18pmI'm puzzled. Doesn't this just mean that every self respecting van thief will need to invest in a pair of electrical insulating gloves?
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Now lets get this straight for once, this thread has nothing to do with a deadly threat but more of a deterrent and highlighting that the Police don't like the public taking the DIY route to defending themselves even when the Police didn't usually attend the robbery but would attend when the DIY route is chosen! It is not intended to be a technical discussion on electric current as it was made obvious in the original video that the current used is a deterrent and not deadly...pabenny wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20 2019 6:59amLet's knock that inaccuracy on the head. It is the combination of the two that does the damage.
It's true that high voltage alone is rarely fatal - static electricity can be 20,000v but is harmless because the current is minimal. But 50V is enough to drive a lethal current through the body.
Great, that concludes the obvious; now what about the Police's screwed up position?Constantine wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20 2019 7:41pmWell, the chap involved is an electrical contractor so I'd presume he knows the difference between lethal and non lethal shocks, and knows more about amps and volts than all of us put together.
Choose your own adventure
The only illegal action carried out in No. 1 whilst No. 2 is a possible Health & Safety issue - simple: attend No. 1 with the possibility of accessing some evidence to track down the culprits and communicate with HSE regards No. 2 if necessary, having viewed it as I am already attending site due to No. 1...Chadwick wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21 2019 11:36amChoose your own adventure
You are a local chief of police. You receive two calls requiring your attention, but you only have the resources to deal with one. Which do you respond to?
1) Another van burglary. Damage to and loss of property, but no risk of personal injury. The culprits are long gone and there is unlikely to be any evidence to trace them. You could issue some standard advice about security measures as a stopgap and review nighttime patrol routes/frequency in the area.
2) A potentially dangerous booby-trapped vehicle. Risk of injury. The culprit is identifiable and accessible. The man is clearly angry and taking the law into his own hands. A standard email or letter may just antagonise him. A personal visit may stop someone getting hurt.
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