Title Page

Letter of Transmittal

Staff and Contractors List

Executive Summary

Summary of
Recommendations

The Commission

Public Forums

Research Programs

The Commission’s Report

History of Conducted Energy Weapons

Taser® International, Inc.

Use of Force By Police Officers—The Legal Framework

Current Regulation of Conducted Energy Weapons

Court Decisions On Conducted Energy Weapon Use

Introduction

The Use of Force Continuum

Policies On Use of Conducted Energy Weapons

Conclusions

Introduction

Training Materials

Aspects of Training

Conclusions

Introduction

The Introduction of Conducted Energy Weapons

Municipal Police Departments

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Transit Authority Police

Provincial Sheriff Services

Provincial Corrections Branch

Recent Reports on Conducted Energy Weapon Use

Introduction

Cardiac Risks

Respiratory Risks

Metabolic Risks

Mental Illness

Subjects With Other Vulnerabilities

Risks Associated With How The Weapon Is Used

The Impact of Weapon Use On Injuries and Fatalities

Introduction

Guiding Principles

Do We Have Enough Information About Conducted Energy Weapons?

Should BC Allow Use of Conducted Energy Weapons?

Thresholds For Use

Multiple Deployments

Other Precautionary Measures

Provincial Regulation

Training and Re-Training

Certification and Testing of Conducted Energy Weapons

Reporting On Conducted Energy Weapon Use

The Need For Further Research

Future Review

A. Terms of Reference

B. List of Submitters

C. Bibliography for Part 9: Medical Risks