Tuesday, April 05, 2005
StunGun.com’s President Sees Officials’ Recent Call for Specific Guidelines Governing Law Enforcement’s Use of Stun Guns Responsible
StunGun.com’s President Sees Officials’ Recent Call for Specific Guidelines Governing Law Enforcement’s Use of Stun Guns as a Responsible Response to Irresponsible Criticism
BOSTON, Massachusetts – April 5, 2005 – StunGun.com) A human rights organization released information last week saying 102 people since June 2001 have died after receiving a shock from a stun gun. Meanwhile, on Sunday, April 3, a major law enforcement association called for new guidelines in the use of stun guns. According to a nationally recognized security expert, these two developments are not news.
“These latest developments in the debate over stun gun use,” said Robert Siciliano, president of StunGun.com, “illustrate the predictable impetuosity of stun guns’ opponents and the even-handed approach everyone knows police organizations always take as they learn how to use new weapons.” An expert in personal security and identity theft, Siciliano is author of “The Safety Minute: 01.” He has been featured on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, and CNBC.
The Associated Press’ Beth DeFalco, whose article ran in The Arizona Republic, The Boston Globe, and elsewhere on April 4, included Amnesty International’s latest claim. Her story also reported that the International Association of Chiefs of Police wants “police agencies to place stun guns on a use-of-force chart” to assist officers in determining whether a given situation merits a less-than-lethal weapon’s use.
In columns on March 13 and April 3, Jim Kouri, CPP, vice president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police, has drawn on Siciliano's expertise regarding law enforcement's use of stun guns. On March 8, KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh interviewed Siciliano about the safety of stun guns and StunGun.com's pertinence to the industry.
“As I’ve mentioned before,” said Siciliano, “on the national level, a very small risk, if any, of death by stun has sparked an unmerited controversy over stun guns’ relationship to everyday citizens.”
“When first used by police, the pepper spray can ran into interference similar to what the stun gun is encountering today,” Siciliano continued. “A handful of questionable deaths arguably attributable to pepper spray exposure attracted inflated and undue scrutiny from groups of all kinds.”
“Police departments eventually drafted official and specific guidelines for the use of pepper spray, a tool that has since gained widespread acceptance,” Siciliano added.
“The issue of stun gun use will enjoy a similar level of attention,” Siciliano concluded. “As this week’s developments show, those who police the police are already hard at work. There should never have been any doubt about law enforcement’s worthy intentions.”
In its March 25 edition, the Charlotte Business Journal quoted Siciliano on business developments in the stun gun industry. The Feb. 11 edition of The New York Post mentioned StunGun.com in its business pages.
Arizona-based Taser International is the largest manufacturer of stun guns. Another stun gun manufacturer is North Carolina–based Law Enforcement Associates Corporation. Stinger Systems, a second North Carolina stun gun firm, has commenced production of its own stun gun, according to a March 21 company press release.
As reported in depth by the Charlotte Business Journal, Stinger Systems has nixed plans to relocate to Springfield, Mass., home of the venerable firearms manufacturer Smith and Wesson. Former Smith and Wesson executives who were to assume leadership roles at Stinger have since left the North Carolina firm, which Robert Gruder continues to head.
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Siciliano is available to speak with the media about stun gun technology and what it means for civilians as well as law enforcement. Featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, "ABC News with Sam Donaldson," "The Montel Williams Show," "Maury Povich," "Sally Jesse Raphael" and "The Howard Stern Show," Siciliano has earned critical praise nationwide for his workshops and seminars.
Certified as an instructor of safety and security by dozens of state governing boards, he teaches people how to avoid and escape assaults. Numerous industry associations have certified his programs to provide their members with security training. He has been quoted in reports by Reuters and United Press International and in Realty Times, The New York Post, The New York Times, CSO Magazine, The Washington Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Mademoiselle, and elsewhere.
Siciliano can be reached at 1-800 STUNGUN (788-6486). The URL www.stungun.com leads to his Web site. His blog is located at www.1800stungun.blogspot.com.
Siciliano's contact information follows:
Robert L. Siciliano
Personal Security Expert
phone: 1(800) STUNGUN (788-6486)
fax: (877) 2-FAX-NOW (232-9669)
Robert@StunGun.com
The media are encouraged to get in touch with Siciliano directly. They may also contact:
STETrevisions, strategic communications
Brent W. Skinner, President
cell: (617) 875-4859
fax: (866) 663-6557
BrentSkinner@STETrevisions.com
BOSTON, Massachusetts – April 5, 2005 – StunGun.com) A human rights organization released information last week saying 102 people since June 2001 have died after receiving a shock from a stun gun. Meanwhile, on Sunday, April 3, a major law enforcement association called for new guidelines in the use of stun guns. According to a nationally recognized security expert, these two developments are not news.
“These latest developments in the debate over stun gun use,” said Robert Siciliano, president of StunGun.com, “illustrate the predictable impetuosity of stun guns’ opponents and the even-handed approach everyone knows police organizations always take as they learn how to use new weapons.” An expert in personal security and identity theft, Siciliano is author of “The Safety Minute: 01.” He has been featured on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, and CNBC.
The Associated Press’ Beth DeFalco, whose article ran in The Arizona Republic, The Boston Globe, and elsewhere on April 4, included Amnesty International’s latest claim. Her story also reported that the International Association of Chiefs of Police wants “police agencies to place stun guns on a use-of-force chart” to assist officers in determining whether a given situation merits a less-than-lethal weapon’s use.
In columns on March 13 and April 3, Jim Kouri, CPP, vice president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police, has drawn on Siciliano's expertise regarding law enforcement's use of stun guns. On March 8, KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh interviewed Siciliano about the safety of stun guns and StunGun.com's pertinence to the industry.
“As I’ve mentioned before,” said Siciliano, “on the national level, a very small risk, if any, of death by stun has sparked an unmerited controversy over stun guns’ relationship to everyday citizens.”
“When first used by police, the pepper spray can ran into interference similar to what the stun gun is encountering today,” Siciliano continued. “A handful of questionable deaths arguably attributable to pepper spray exposure attracted inflated and undue scrutiny from groups of all kinds.”
“Police departments eventually drafted official and specific guidelines for the use of pepper spray, a tool that has since gained widespread acceptance,” Siciliano added.
“The issue of stun gun use will enjoy a similar level of attention,” Siciliano concluded. “As this week’s developments show, those who police the police are already hard at work. There should never have been any doubt about law enforcement’s worthy intentions.”
In its March 25 edition, the Charlotte Business Journal quoted Siciliano on business developments in the stun gun industry. The Feb. 11 edition of The New York Post mentioned StunGun.com in its business pages.
Arizona-based Taser International is the largest manufacturer of stun guns. Another stun gun manufacturer is North Carolina–based Law Enforcement Associates Corporation. Stinger Systems, a second North Carolina stun gun firm, has commenced production of its own stun gun, according to a March 21 company press release.
As reported in depth by the Charlotte Business Journal, Stinger Systems has nixed plans to relocate to Springfield, Mass., home of the venerable firearms manufacturer Smith and Wesson. Former Smith and Wesson executives who were to assume leadership roles at Stinger have since left the North Carolina firm, which Robert Gruder continues to head.
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Siciliano is available to speak with the media about stun gun technology and what it means for civilians as well as law enforcement. Featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, "ABC News with Sam Donaldson," "The Montel Williams Show," "Maury Povich," "Sally Jesse Raphael" and "The Howard Stern Show," Siciliano has earned critical praise nationwide for his workshops and seminars.
Certified as an instructor of safety and security by dozens of state governing boards, he teaches people how to avoid and escape assaults. Numerous industry associations have certified his programs to provide their members with security training. He has been quoted in reports by Reuters and United Press International and in Realty Times, The New York Post, The New York Times, CSO Magazine, The Washington Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Mademoiselle, and elsewhere.
Siciliano can be reached at 1-800 STUNGUN (788-6486). The URL www.stungun.com leads to his Web site. His blog is located at www.1800stungun.blogspot.com.
Siciliano's contact information follows:
Robert L. Siciliano
Personal Security Expert
phone: 1(800) STUNGUN (788-6486)
fax: (877) 2-FAX-NOW (232-9669)
Robert@StunGun.com
The media are encouraged to get in touch with Siciliano directly. They may also contact:
STETrevisions, strategic communications
Brent W. Skinner, President
cell: (617) 875-4859
fax: (866) 663-6557
BrentSkinner@STETrevisions.com
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