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Light-Emitting Diode Incapacitator Fact Sheet

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Recently increased awareness about the benefits of less-lethal technology for military and law enforcement officers has prompted the development of de-vices that serve to incapacitate suspects with a lower risk of injury or death. These devices can be used when lethal force is unwarranted, while also minimizing risk to the officers and the suspects. Additionally, less-lethal devices minimize the risk of injury to bystanders. One such technology is designed to temporarily incapacitate, confuse or stop a potential aggressor: the new light-emitting diode (LED) weapon.

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Last Updated: 01/12/2023
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