Finding out when and why Edmonton police use Tasers isn’t as easy as you’d think

APR 29, 202614 MIN
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Finding out when and why Edmonton police use Tasers isn’t as easy as you’d think

APR 29, 202614 MIN

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<p>Hundreds of people are Tased by the Edmonton Police Service every year, and that number is rising steadily year over year. But how do we know who is being Tased, and why? It turns out that getting that information isn’t as easy as you might think. CBC Edmonton investigative reporter Taylor Lambert sits down with host Clare Bonnyman to discuss the process of obtaining this data — and why these numbers matter when it comes to police enforcement.</p>