Give all cops a Taser

Majority of Scots support move as attacks on officers rise

- BY BILLY GADDI

MOST Scots support calls for all police officers to be issued with a Taser, a survey has revealed.A poll, carried out for justice publication 1919 Magazine, shows nearly 60 per cent of people agree with a wider rollout and training.

The findings come amid calls from the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) for greater access to Tasers, with the organisation warning officers are increasingly facing violent and unpredictable incidents.

In London, a suspect was Tasered and arrested by officers last week following a knife attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green.

About 2000 Scottish police officers are currently trained in the use of Tasers following an increase in numbers in response to rising attacks on officers.