Less-lethal tools with Kevin Sailor
A less-lethal specialist out of Colorado, Sergeant Kevin Sailor discusses less-lethal tool use in today’s police force, and offers his opinion on whether conductive energy devices are too simple a solution for compliance.
He offers what his 28-year experience at the Westminster Police Department has provided; adds his expertise on Taser use; and his thoughts on the American Civil Liberty Union and Amnesty International CED disapproval. Sailor also references Pete Davies’ book on the news media bias (Taser: Why the Media Hates & Fears It, Adna Press, 2005); and details a dramatic incident involving a suicidal 13-year-old girl and the result of less-lethal tool intervention.
In addition to Sailor’s 28 years on the Westminster force, he was a law enforcement specialist in the U.S. Air Force for four years; is a senior master instructor for Taser International; and operates a consulting business as an expert witness on Tasers.
My department Florida Atlantic University Police headquartered in Boca Raton Florida has been attempting to have the Taser implemented into our use of force options since a officer envolved shooting over two years ago that would certainly been prevented with a Taser. I am personally Taser trained. This is an excellent interview that I will attempt to have our Chief listen to. It is well conducted and answers many questions posed by those who are unfarmiliar with the Taser. Thank you Sergeant Sailor.