- En el distrito de Stormarn, específicamente en Ahrensburg, la policía tuvo que utilizar una Taser debido a una situación de amenaza involucrando a un hombre que supuestamente había atacado a otro hombre con un cuchillo y una cadena, además de agredir a espectadores adicionales.
- La situación en Ahrensburg marcó la primera vez que los agentes de policía de Schleswig-Holstein en el programa de capacitación utilizaron una Taser en una situación real, habiéndoseles entrenado para manejar sospechosos muy agresivos con el dispositivo.
- Después de utilizar la Taser, la policía en el precinto de Ahrensburg de Schleswig-Holstein informó que dos agentes resultaron heridos durante el arresto subsiguiente, lo que llevó a investigaciones sobre posibles conexiones médicas con el uso de la Taser.
Policía - La policía dispara por primera vez con Taser a un sospechoso
The police in Schleswig-Holstein used a Taser for the first time in response to a threatening situation against a suspect in Ahrensburg, Kreis Stormarn. A man reportedly attacked another man with a knife and a chain, and assaulted other bystanders. According to the police statement on Tuesday, the man was also aggressive towards the officers, leading them to use the Taser.
With the help of the Taser, the suspect was incapacitated. During the subsequent arrest, two officers were reportedly injured, although the cause of their injuries is still unclear. A policewoman may have received a minor electric shock, and another officer briefly lost consciousness. The medical connection to the Taser use is still being investigated. The officers were taken to a hospital for treatment. The suspect remained unharmed and was admitted to a psychiatric clinic.
Only police officers with the appropriate training receive Tasers
Policemen and policewomen in Schleswig-Holstein have been using Tasers for approximately two years. Those with the necessary training are the only ones authorized to receive them. In addition, neighboring stations and emergency services are also trained in handling the Distance-Electro-Impulse-Guns (DEIG). The Tasers are particularly effective in dealing with potentially highly aggressive suspects.
"According to the current knowledge, the DEIG was appropriately used in this instance, including the warning and the prompt medical attention," said Ralph Garschke, who is responsible for the testing and introduction of Tasers at the Landespolizeiamt. Further insights from the current case will be evaluated after a thorough examination of the incident.
There are 35 Tasers in use statewide
Since May 2022, policewomen and policemen in Schleswig-Holstein have been using Tasers. The 1. Revier in Neumünster, the Ahrensburg (Kreis Stormarn) precinct, and a special operations command have been testing Tasers. In total, they have used the Tasers 35 times. However, only in two cases were actual shots fired and no one was hit. There were no reported electric shocks to people prior to this incident.
The state has acquired a total of 35 Tasers. The total cost, according to earlier statements from the Interior Ministry, was 225,000 Euro. The police use Taser electric shock pistols from the Axon company (Model Taser 7). In critical situations, policewomen and policemen can generate a disabling light beam with the device or shoot two electrodes connected by wires at the attacker, who is incapacitated by electric shocks. The electric shocks last for five seconds, according to the police. The Tasers allow for electric shocks up to 50,000 volts. The use of Tasers follows similar regulations as for firearms.
