Current Electronic Control Device Research

Electronic Control Device Research Index

Citations for all ECD research, reports and statistics

General Electronic Control Device Research

Echocardiographic evaluation of TASER X26 probe deployment into the chests of human volunteers

Dawes DM, Ho JD, Reardon RF, Miner JR. Am J Emerg Med. Jan 2010;28(1):49‐55

Cardiovascular Evaluation of Electronic Control Device Exposure in Law Enforcement Trainees: A Multisite Study.

Vanmeenen KM, Cherniack NS, Bergen MT, Gleason LA, Teichman R, Servatius RJ J Occup Environ Med. Feb 3 2010

Examining fatal and nonfatal incidents involving the TASER

White M, Ready J. Criminology & Public Policy. 2010;8(4):863-889

A meta analysis of the effect of an electronic control device on muscle injury as determined by creatine kinase enzyme

Dawes D, Ho J, Miner J. Melbourne, AUS: Australasian College of Emergency Medicine Scientific Assembly; Nov 15 2009

Tactical and subject considerations of in-custody deaths proximal to use of conductive energy devices

Vilke GM, Johnson WD, 3rd, Castillo EM, Sloane C, Chan TC Am J Forensic Med Pathol. Mar 2009;30(1):23-25.

Comparison of Acidosis Markers Associated with Law Enforcement Applications of Force

Ho J, Dawes D, Lundin E, Miner J. American College of Emergency Physicians 2009 Scientific Assembly. 2009

Pulse variations of a conducted energy weapon (similar to the TASER X26 device): effects on muscle contraction and threshold for ventricular fibrillation.

CW Beason, JR Jauchem, CD Clark 3rd, JE Parker, and DA Fines. J Forensic Sci 1 Sep 2009 54(5): p. 1113

Acidosis in Simulated Arrest Scenarios

The Fifth Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress (MEMC V). September 14‐17 2009

Can Prolonged TASER X26 Exposure or Continued Exertion Contribute to Sudden Cardiac Death Through Worsening Acidosis?

Ho, J.D., et al CardioRythm, Hong Kong: Dept. of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN Dept. of Emergency Medicine, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Lompoc, CA.

Immediate cardiovascular effects of the Taser X26 conducted electrical

W P Bozeman, D G Barnes, Jr, J E Winslow, III, J C Johnson, III, C H Phillips, and R Alson Emerg. Med. J. 2009; 26(8): p. 567-570

Lactate and pH evaluation in exhausted humans with prolonged TASER X26 exposure or continued exertion.

Ho JD, Dawes DM, Cole JB, Hottinger JC, Overton KG, Miner JR. Forensic Sci Int. Jun 16 2009.

Catecholamines in Simulated Arrest Scenarios

Ho J. et al, ACEM Winter Symposium. Darwin Northern Territory, Australia; 2009

Presenting Rhythm in Sudden Deaths Temporally Proximate to Discharge of TASER Conducted Electrical

Swerdlow C, Fishbein M, Chaman L, Lakkireddy D, Tchou P. Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. May 2009;16:1‐13.

Prolonged TASER use on exhausted humans does not worsen markers of acidosis

Ho J, Dawes D, Bultman L, Moscati R, Janchar T, Miner J. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2009;27(4):413‐418.

Multiple Simultaneous Exposures Electronic Control Devices (ECDs) in Human Volunteers

Ho, J.D., D.M. Dawes, and J.R. Miner 2009, CardioRythm, Hong Kong: Dept. of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN Dept. of Emergency Medicine, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Lompoc, CA

Safety and Injury Profile of Conducted Electrical Weapons Used

William P. Bozeman, MD Annals of Emergency Medicine Jan 2009

Echocardiographic Evaluation of a TASER-X26 Application in the Ideal Human Cardiac Axis.

Ho JD, Dawes DM, Reardon RF, et al. Acad Emerg Med. Aug 10 2008.

Presenting Rhythm in Sudden Custodial Deaths After Use of TASER® Electronic Control Device

Swerdlow, C., M. W. Kroll, et al. (2008) Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN San Marcos Police Department, San Marcos, TX University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Hearty Rythm Society 2008

Goverment Funded Research

Safety and Injury Profile of Conducted Electrical Weapons Used by Law Enforcement Officer Against Criminal Suspects

Bozeman W, II WH, Heck J, Graham D, Martin B, Winslow J. Annals of Emerg Med. 2009

Less Lethal Weapon Effectiveness, Use of Force, and Suspect & Officer Injuries: A Five-Year Analysis

Mesloh, C., M. Henych, and R. Wolf. 2008, National Institute of Justice

Study of Deaths Following Electro Muscular Disruption:Interm Report

National Institute of Justice June 2008

Dept of Air Force TASER Policy

Memorandum for USAF TASER Policy June 13 2008

A Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis of Conducted Energy Weapons: TASER X26 vs. Stinger S200

U.S Department of Justice - National Institute of Justice

Human Effectiveness and Risk Characterization of the Electromuscular Incapacitation Device – A Limited Analysis of the TASER Part I –Technical Report

Toxicolgy Excellence for Risk Assesment (TERA), Andrew Maier, Patricia Nance, LINEA INC., General Dynamics, Clifford J Sherry, Metatec Associates, J Patrick Reily, Dr B JOn Klauenberg, Jonathan T Drummond LT Col USAF

Human Effectiveness and Risk Characterization of the Electromuscular Incapacitation Device – A Limited Analysis of the TASER Part II –Appendices

Sticky Shocker Assessment-PennState Applied Research Laboratory

Kenny, John M., et al (PennState Applied Research Laboratory)

International Research

A Briefing Note on the State of Tasers in Canada

A Select Review of Medical and Policy Review Literature March 30, 2008 Conclusion: After reviewing only a small portion of the amounts of literature available it appears that tasers are a more effective and less dangerous option in circumstances that would otherwise call for more lethal or injury-prone uses of force.

Conducted Energy Device (CED) Review

Nova Scotia Department of Justice 3/8/08

Electromagnetic modelling of current flow in the heart from TASER devices and the risk of cardiac dysrhythmias

Increasing use by law enforcement agencies of the M26 and X26 TASER* electrical incapacitation devices has raised concerns about the arrhythmogenic potential of these weapons.

Supplement to HOSDB Evaluations of Taser Devices 64-06

It is a collection of source material and medical evidence and statements on the implications of taser use.

Review of conducted energy devices

Canadian Police Research Centre. Review of conducted energy devices. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Police Research Centre August 22, 2005

The Advanced TASER: A Medical Review

Bleetman A, Richard Steyn. The Advanced TASER: A Medical Review: University of Birmingham, UK; April 2003

TASER TECHNOLOGY REVIEW FINAL REPORT

File No. 2472, British Columbia: Office of Police Complaint Commissioner. A single TASER application made before the subject has been exhausted, followed by a restraint technique that does not impair respiration may provide the optimum outcome. Page 32

Electrical Evaluation of the Taser M-26 Stun Weapon Final Report

Submitted to: The Israel National Police, R&D Division, by Professor Shmuel (Sam) Ben-Yaakov

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