Lakeville Police introduce new Taser 10 technology to officers
The Lakeville City Council heard a presentation Monday on the Police Department's rollout of the Taser 10, a new less-lethal weapon that extends officer safety capabilities and automatically activates body cameras during use.
Officer Caroline Matura, who oversees the department's less-lethal and non-lethal programs, detailed the Taser 10's capabilities and implementation across the police force. The presentation was informational only and did not require a council vote.
The Taser 10 represents a significant upgrade from older models. It fires 10 probes and can reach targets up to 45 feet away—substantially farther than previous versions. This extended range is designed to give officers more distance between themselves and a person they need to incapacitate, reducing risk during volatile situations.
"With the Taser 10, we are able to maintain officer safety by our standoff distance and still have really good results when it comes to that less lethal option," Matura said.
A key feature of the new technology is automatic camera activation. When an officer arms the Taser 10, it simultaneously turns on all nearby body-worn cameras and squad car cameras without requiring manual activation. This automatic recording ensures incidents are documented even in chaotic situations where officers may not have time to manually start recording.
One of the benefits of the Taser 10 technology is that whenever it is armed, it will activate all bodyworn cameras in the area as well as any squad cameras," Matura explained. "This allows for an officer to ensure that even turning on their taser will automatically activate their bodyworn camera and start that recording process without them having to physically do it.
All sworn officers, community service officers, and reserve officers in Lakeville have been trained to carry and use the Taser 10. The department indicated the technology will play a role in safely resolving dynamic situations, including those involving individuals in crisis.
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