Tasers drawn by police in 2015 were discharged 19% of the time
Police use of Tasers in England and Wales, 2015
Number
Drawn but not aimed or fired
Aimed - but not activated
Arced - sparked but not aimed or fired
Red-dot - aimed with laser dot on target
Fired - with intention to incapacitate
Angled drive stun - fired plus contact*
Drive stun - not fired, but contact causes pain
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000