The Greene County Sheriff's office will begin phasing in a new Taser device, the Taser x2 Denfender, this summer. Many of the existing Taser devices currently are old and in need of replacing.
The Tasers have a 5 year shelf life and phasing the new Tasers in will enable law enforcement the opportunity to unutilized equipment with less possible potential for misfires, which could mean the difference in a fatal altercation.
Currently, the Sheriff's office reserves Taser devices for uniformed deputies who work in the field. However, there simply are not enough devices to distribute to all deputies.
The Sheriff's office will receive a purchase credit for the old devices as Taser offers a "trade in credit." We are confident that by purchasing these new devices, we will be providing our deputies with the proper equipment they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.
For more information about the Taser X2 defender, see below:
The X2 Defender is the most effective, dual shot TASER Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) now available for personal protection.
The Best Choice in Personal Defense
*Most effective option for personal defense
*Backup shot and Stun capability
*Designed to incapacitate multiple attackers simultaneously
*Protection from a 15-foot distance
*Warning Arc - without firing the cartridge or unloading the TASER, you can visibly arc electricity across the front of the device and use as a stun gun in close encounters or display charge to an attacker without using force
*Trusted by law enforcement
Product Features
*Dual laser sights show you exactly where both probes are expected to hit the attacker
*Replaceable battery provides 500 firings
*Compact design weighs only 11.5 ounces
*Easy trigger pull with no recoil
*IPX2-rated weatherproof technology increases functionality in tough conditions
