NONLETHAL WEAPONS FOR USE BY U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS,

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Abstract:

The paper examines situations for which nonlethal weapons are appropriate and limitations on the use of such weapons. Weapons in research and development are reviewed, along with some new concepts and proposals. Research recommendations are made. In each category the physical or physiological basis for operation of the weapon, and the intrinsic limitations on its development or use, are discussed. The emphasis is on the need for a systematic program of research and development which includes problem analysis, determination of objectives, research, test and evaluation, reportage and training. Author

Author(s):
Coates, Joseph F.
Author Organization(s):
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ARLINGTON VA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIV
Pagination:
0132

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
S-271, IDA/HQ-67-5851
Monitor Series:
67-5851
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
(*POLICE, *NONLETHAL AGENTS), WEAPONS, TRAINING, TRAINING DEVICES, PUBLIC RELATIONS, TEAR GAS, STANDARDS, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, IRRITATING AGENTS, DOGS, WATER, VOMITING AGENTS, SMOKE, URBAN AREAS, INCAPACITATING AGENTS, CS AGENTS, CRIMINOLOGY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare
Keyword(s):
LAW ENFORCEMENT, NATIONAL GUARD
Report Date:
1967 Nov 01