The Saint John Police Force will likely adopt new guidelines released by Tazer International.
They include not using the weapon on a suspect's chest because of a possible link between Tazer use and cardiac arrest. Police Chief Bill Reid says some officers are reluctant to use the Tazer now.
He says it's not surprising given what is going on across the country with respect to deaths from Tazers.
Reid adds the officers are well-trained but, sometimes they have to make split-second decisions.
Chief Reid says the committee responsible for Tazers will look over the new guidelines and likely include them in their future training and policies.
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