12-year-old tased by police officer

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

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?

I guess I don't see the difference between the two? I know you rephrased it after your first question, but I'm still not getting it.

I want to answer yes to both.