Shocking

Remember tasers? The lovely, fluffy, non-violent alternative to fire-arms which looks set to become a frequent sight on British streets has once again proved how invaluable it is for US law enforcement:

Cincinnati police subdued a 12-year-old girl with a Taser in an elementary school hallway after she refused to go to in-school detention and struggled with officers, officials said Thursday.

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When officers arrived, they talked with the girl - who continued to refuse to stand up from her chair, police said. When an officer placed a hand on her arm she became combative and began to struggle with officers, according to a police report. Officers warned her that if she didn't follow the officers' demands, they would use a Taser on her. (via)

Imagine the consequences had the officers not been equipped with tasers. What chance would they and school staff have had against an angry twelve-year old girl?