30 April 2019
The following is a public announcement from the Police Directorate:
All trained and accredited St Helena Police Officers are now carrying a Conducted Energy Device (CED) commonly known as a Taser.
To raise awareness and educate the public on the carrying and use of CEDs, St Helena Police will be carrying out a Roadshow in May and June to provide further information. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the presentation in their district for which dates and times are as follows:
|
Venue |
Date |
Time |
| Half Tree Hollow Community Centre | Monday, 6 May | 6pm |
| Guinea Grass Community Centre | Weds, 8 May | 6pm |
| Sandy Bay Community Centre | Weds, 15 May | 6pm |
| Blue Hill Community Centre | Mon, 27 May | 6pm |
| Kingshurst Community Centre | Tues, 28 May | 5pm |
| Harford Community Centre | Weds, 29 May | 6pm |
| Levelwood Community Centre | Thurs, 30 May | 6pm |
| Jamestown Community Centre | Fri, 7 June | 6pm |
Notes to Editors
St Helena Police have had CEDs since 2016 with the devices previously being held at the Police Station. However, with a rise in confrontational situations which have put the public, subjects and Police Officers at increased risk, the Chief of Police has introduced a Standing Authority for Officers to carry CEDs full time. This decision will be reviewed in six months.
SHG
30 April 2019