December 12, 2011

Wireless TASERs Studied for Use on Civilians

[From article]
"The laser, resembling a rifle and known as an SMU 100, can dazzle and incapacitate targets up to 500m away with a wall of light up to three metres squared. It costs £25,000 and has an infrared scope to spot looters in poor visibility.
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Other technology being studied includes 'wireless electronic interceptors' that can be fired a greater distance than Tasers,"

Artist impression of the SMU 100
The laser can fire a three-metre square 'wall' of light that temporarily blinds

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8949060/Police-to-test-laser-that-blinds-rioters.html

Police to test laser that 'blinds rioters'
A shoulder-mounted laser that emits a blinding wall of light capable of repelling rioters is to be trialled by police under preparations to prevent a repeat of this summer's looting and arson.
Telegraph (UK)
By Matthew Holehouse
11:34AM GMT 11 Dec 2011

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/16137543

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