Police in Avon and Somerset used Tasers more than 1,300 times in one year – as volunteer officers are set to be armed with the stun guns.

Home Secretary Priti Patel announced at the Police Federation Conference that special constables will be allowed to carry Tasers, if authorised by their chief officers. Volunteers will receive the same Taser training as constables.

The Bath Chronicle, June 16, 2022