Apparently,from September 2007, the use of Tasers will no longer be limited to firearms officers,the normal bobby could be walking around with one "More than 3,000 Tasers have been issued to firearms officers in Britain since 2003. Between then and July 2007, they were used in more than 800 incidents. Officers could only use them when confronted by an armed attacker, but in July 2007 those powers were extended to include incidents of serious violence or threat. From September 2007, the use of Tasers will no longer be limited to firearms officers. As part of a 12-month trial, other frontline police from 10 forces in England and Wales will carry the stun guns. The Home Office says these officers will undergo a rigorous selection procedure and will have to complete Acpo-approved training. The forces taking part are Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Gwent, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, Metropolitan, Northamptonshire, Northumbria, North Wales and West Yorkshire." I just hope they don`t get mugged for them