A Cincinnati Reds fan is in the midst of being tased by a police officer after running onto the field.

  • chumbalumber@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    5 months ago

    The issue is that the use of force is not proportionate. Tasers can and do prove fatal in many cases, and pitch invaders can be dealt with using far less risky methods e.g..

    In UK policing there is (supposed to be) a focus on ensuring proportionate use of force where it is necessary, and officers can face significant prison sentences if judged to have gone beyond that and have caused harm as a result.