Examples Of Less Than Lethal Weapons

Less than lethal weapons

The less-than-lethal weapons have become a lifesaver for both the suspected criminals and the police. They allow the police to reach out to the criminals without applying deadly force on them. Some criminals may be prepared to perpetrate a heinous crime, and they may be uncontrollable in the sense that they are not in control of their behavior. The mentally ill and suspects who are under the influence of drugs fall into this category. For instance, a mentally ill person may be in possession of a pistol and he or she may be ready to fire, aiming it at another person. The police in this scenario are expected to use the less than lethal force to ensure that they do not kill the suspect as he or she requires mental help

from a professional.
The two major categories of less than lethal weapons
The two major less than lethal weapons that were developed for law enforcement include the chemical agents and the projectile weapons. The chemical agents cause the masses and the suspects to give up and to give in thus allowing the police officers to arrest them with minimum force. The projectile weapons are meant to cause pain on the suspects and to keep them from pursuing their bad behavior.
The role of these less than lethal weapons in law enforcement
These weapons have enabled the police officer to take control of rioters and other uncontrollable crowds efficiently without presenting any gravely dangerous situations to the existing people. They allow the officers to maintain law and order without going against the law through more deaths.
Risks associated with these weapons
These weapons may become more lethal than intended, and they have the potential to cause deadly harm on the suspects if used without the necessary precautions.