Police can use electroshock weapons as of Tuesday

Ljubljana, 31 August - Slovenian police officers who will find themselves in danger will be able to use electroshock weapons against their attackers as of 1 September. The use of the new weapon will be very restricted and all procedures involving them will be recorded, the police has said.

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Presentation of electroshock weapon Taser X2, which Slovenian police officers will be able to use to defend themselves as of September.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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