J 2026

Taser: Risks and Benefits

KOCURKOVÁ, Karolina and Martin HRINKO

Basic information

Original name

Taser: Risks and Benefits

Authors

KOCURKOVÁ, Karolina and Martin HRINKO

Edition

Policija i sigurnost, 2026, 1330-0229

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

50900 5.9 Other social sciences

Country of publisher

Croatia

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

References:

Impact factor

Impact factor: 0.100 in 2024

Marked to be transferred to RIV

Yes

Organization unit

CEVRO University

Keywords in English

taser; SWOT-analysis; risks; benefits
Changed: 24/3/2026 16:34, doc. Ing. Martin Hrinko, Ph.D., MBA, LL.M.

Abstract

In the original language

The taser device (CEW), based on electric discharge, is one of the most controversial, legally used law enforcement tools ever, and its specific health risks to the affected subject have received much attention in the scientific and research literature. This paper aims to objectively evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of CEW by reviewing the literature. The SWOT analysis method was used to objectively assess the balance between the negative aspects and benefits of law enforcement, using Fuller's triangle as a paired assessment method to determine the individual weights of the identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The resulting strategy for its prospects, based on the SWOT approach, was evaluated as an offensive SO strategy, focusing on opportunities and on developing and further improving technology to strengthen the tool's strengths. In general, CEWs can be considered a valuable enforcement tool, but they are not risk-free.