Police officers across England and Wales to armed with Taser stun guns . The move comes after a number of high-profile cases in which police have used the weapon on suspects. The move will expand the ranks of officers carrying the weapons from `` select firearms squads '' to `` thousands of trained frontline officers , '' according to the Home Office , which is responsible for domestic policing . Decision to roll out Tasers across England and Wales follows pilot program . Human rights group criticizes plan to use `` potentially lethal electrical weapons ''
Police officers across England and Wales to armed with Taser stun guns . The move comes after a number of high-profile cases in which police have used the weapon on suspects. Decision to roll out Tasers across England and Wales follows pilot program . Human rights group criticizes plan to use `` potentially lethal electrical weapons ''