Police hunt Samurai, taser blind man instead

[judoka_uk]

Never heard of a reeve, in a modern context. Is it a Welsh thing?

I would imagine any such role today is largely honorary. The only real roles of significance outside of the standard local govt. structures are those in places like the Isle of Man or the Isle of Scilly.

[Vieux Normand]

At any rate, I've been Tasered, and it really sucks for the five-second ride. When the switch goes off, all you have is the memory.

I got tased as part of correctional-officer training in western Canada. Cheapest way to find out whether or not you have a heart condition. Anyway, what's that metallic taste that stays in the back of your mouth afterward? It does not get forgotten, even years afterward.

[simonifrius]

Am I the only one willing to give the bobby the benefit of the doubt? Canes don't all look the same:

[TexJohn]

This case just, yet again, reinforces the need to make the police democratically accountable at a local level. With an elected representative being in place, with a specific remit to represent the public's view, in any inquiry or adjudication board.

Yeah, because bigger government has helped the **** out of the United States!

[goodlun]

Am I the only one willing to give the bobby the benefit of the doubt? Canes don't all look the same:

Nope I mentioned it earlier, dark, expecting to find a sword, ended up actually finding the guy with a sword. A little bit jumpy cause its just a taser and away we go.

[Bneterasedmynam]

Yes quick get the taser he's going for his sword.:

[slamdunc]

I got tased as part of correctional-officer training in western Canada. Cheapest way to find out whether or not you have a heart condition. Anyway, what's that metallic taste that stays in the back of your mouth afterward? It does not get forgotten, even years afterward.

I missed the aftertaste part but can only speculate that it may be digestive juices that came up a little too far.

[goodlun]

Ironically I do believe the man who actually had the Samurai sword didn't get tasered.

[TexJohn]

I got tased as part of correctional-officer training in western Canada. Cheapest way to find out whether or not you have a heart condition. Anyway, what's that metallic taste that stays in the back of your mouth afterward? It does not get forgotten, even years afterward.

That's crazy, I'm a Taser instructor and I've been exposed three times now. I've never had any minor or major side effects. That's weird. I know you are joking, but there is no adverse effects of the Taser on your heart. It's the most common misconception.

[Ignorami]

Never heard of a reeve, in a modern context. Is it a Welsh thing?

It was in Norfolk, so realistically, it could mean anything.

I don't live in Wales any more, but it was never a place troubled by too much interest in law or government.