The Psychological Impact of Taser Utilization in Police Officers

A substantial body of scientific and medical research has examined the relationship between conductive energy devices and their physical risk to humans. This phenomenological study focused on the psychological impact of Taser utilization in police officers. This research explored how the experience...

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Main Author: Waters, Yolanda (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2017
In:Year: 2017
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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