Nottinghamshire Police officers will soon be patrolling the county equipped with a new and improved Taser to help protect the public.
The rollout of the Taser 10 was approved in October last year after comprehensive assessment by the Home Office, the National Police Chiefs’ Council, and the College of Policing.
Officers across Nottinghamshire will now undergo specialised training to ensure proficient use of this new model as it is distributed throughout the county.
Tasers work by delivering a pulse of electricity into a person’s muscles, which causes them to spasm, freeze, or drop to the ground.
It is a tactical option for officers to use when a threat is present.
The new model (T10) outperforms earlier devices by offering enhanced capabilities such as firing at greater distances, improved handling, and superior safety mechanisms to minimise injury risks for both the public and police officers.
This device can discharge up to ten single probes, allowing officers to select the exact location for each probe, which is a significant advancement over previous models.
When the Taser 10 is taken out of its holster, it automatically generates a record that promotes transparency, governance, and public trust in the use of Tasers.
Currently, more than 400 officers are trained to use Tasers, which were deployed 321 times and fired on 27 occasions last year – highlighting their effective role as a deterrent.
This week marks the beginning of the upskilling process to the T10 model, which should be completed by the end of March next year.
Superintendent Louise Clarke, of Operational Support, said: “The new T10 Taser is an incredibly powerful asset for our officers, who are expertly trained to ensure its safe and effective use.
“This device often allows situations to de-escalate simply by being drawn, coupled with strong communication skills, making the need to discharge it a rare occurrence.
“The T10’s features, including a 1,000-lumen strobe light for de-escalation and a range of up to 45 feet—double that of previous models—enable officers to manage threats from a safer distance. This significantly increases the likelihood of resolving situations peacefully.
“The deployment of the Taser 10 marks a significant step forward in policing tactics within Nottinghamshire, offering enhanced capabilities to uphold public safety and security.”
