The number of police in Devon and Cornwall who carry tasers is to be reviewed.
Devon and Cornwall Police want feedback on plans to increase the number of officers trained to use the devices over the next two to three years.
There are currently 530 taser trained officers in the Force, one sixth of all police in Devon and Cornwall, but under new plans this could almost double to around 1,000 by 2018.
The move is considered as a way of better protecting communities and dealing with incidents in more isolated and rural areas.
It is also hoped the move will reduce the number of assaults on police officers – currently around 30 incidents a month.
Since January, there has already been 87 assaults recorded against officers - 4 resulting in serious injury - including officers being punched, spat on, headbutted and bitten.
The review is expected to make recommendations to the Chief Constable in the autumn.
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