Non-Lethal Weapons: The Law and Policy of Revolutionary Technologies for the Military and Law Enforcement

摘要: Too often, military and law enforcement authorities have found themselves constrained by inadequate weaponry. An emerging category of 'non-lethal weapons' carries promise for resolving this dilemma, proffering new capabilities disabling opponents without inflicting death or permanent injury. This array much more sophisticated technologies is being developed, could emerge use soldiers police in the near future. These augmented carry both immense grave risks: they expand power units, enabling them to accomplish assigned missions with greater finesse reduced casualties. But may also be misused - increasing maligned applications inspiring leaders over-rely upon a myth 'bloodless combat'. book explores world non-lethal weapons examining series case studies recent real-world scenarios from five confrontations around where availability modern arsenal might made difference.