Taser footage of selected case studies

In the Ombudsman Report, How are Taser weapons used by the NSW Police Force? a number of case studies are discussed throughout. For 11 of the case studies, we have released the Taser Cam footage and/or CCTV footage which can be accessed using the links below. We have selected these case studies because they show either appropriate or inappropriate Taser use.



Each Case study is described in detail in the report, and we highly recommend that in viewing these files, you read the detailed Case study in the report.

The footage on this DVD includes occasional coarse language and nudity. It shows people being subjected to a Taser and this may distress some viewers.

Case study 1 Unnecessary and unreasonable use of a Taser (R v Ali Alkan)

Case Study 2 What should a reasonable officer have done? (R v Bugmy)

Case Study 5 Failing to restrain results in multiple uses of a Taser

Case Study 7 Drive-stun without exigent circumstances

Case Study 11 Failing to disarm a Taser

Case Study 14 Discharging a Taser at a person fleeing from police

Case Study 17 Hazardous use of a Taser in a police cell

Case Study 25 The objective test for reasonable force

Case Study 30 Using a Taser instead of a firearm

Case Study 31 Using a Taser to stop a serious assault

Case Study 32 Taser helps prevent a violent confrontation

