12-year-old tased by police officer

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by IrishLake

If we're keeping it that simple, then my opinion is yes it is ok to use a taser on a 12 year old who is interfering with a police officer making an arrest AS LONG AS he gave fair warning that he would tase her if she didn't stop. If he didn't warn her, then I reserve the right to change my opinion.

Would it matter to you if there were less drastic means by which an officer could deal with someone interfering with an arrest? In other words, do you think the offer should reasonably believe that use of the taser is necessary to deal with the situation, or is it enough for the officer to have the discretion to use the taser (with adequate warning) any time a 12-year-old is interfering with an arrest?