Nonlethal laser baton

Jay D. Kehoe; Richard J. Nelson

doi:10.1117/12.265397

29 January 1997 Nonlethal laser baton

Jay D. Kehoe, Richard J. Nelson

Proceedings Volume 2934, Security Systems and Nonlethal Technologies for Law Enforcement; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.265397
Event: Enabling Technologies for Law Enforcement and Security, 1996, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

As the roll of the military changes, from the 'cold war' to 'peacekeeping,' the weapons need to change to meet the objective of the mission. Non-lethal devices should subdue or temporarily immobilize the subject, therefore reducing the probability of an increase in hostilities. The 'non- lethal laser baton' is a 'distraction and/or disorientation' device that can be effective in both 'individual and crown control'. The ability to use other methods to disorient and confuse the opposition, without causing injury, is invaluable. Use of the non-lethal laser baton by civilian law enforcement, will allow for the subduing of suspects without the use of conventional firearms. The family of laser batons will be beneficial to other government agencies, in areas such as drug enforcement, border control and humanitarian missions.

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Jay D. Kehoe and Richard J. Nelson "Nonlethal laser baton", Proc. SPIE 2934, Security Systems and Nonlethal Technologies for Law Enforcement, (29 January 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.265397

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