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MalcolmLinair t1_itt4bto wrote

While I'm typically quite critical of the police, I can't say I blame them for not realizing this guy had a half full gas canister in his backpack; I somehow doubt that was a possible scenario that came up in taser training.

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hallster346 t1_itttiia wrote

When I got trained on tasers many moons ago we were specifically taught to never tase anyone who had previously been sprayed with pepper spray because some sprays contain alcohol which is flammable which leads to people catching on fire.

Obviously not the same as above but these cops had no clue this guy had gasoline in his backpack. If they did they probably wouldn't have fired their tasers.

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bananafobe t1_itu36tg wrote

It happens occasionally. You can find other, similar stories involving various scenarios and flammable liquids (e.g., the guy who covered himself in hand sanitizer before being teased).

It doesn't happen that often, but it's valid to note that people being set on fire is a risk when using tasers. As such, police should be aware of it.

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t4ct1c4l_j0k3r t1_itvvgjn wrote

Just use the alcohol free stuff on days when you do things you can be tazed for..

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Rare-Faithlessness32 t1_iu1s7d7 wrote

>the guy who covered himself in hand sanitizer before getting teased

These kinks are getting out of hand.

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