Berlin Police Report 49 Taser Deployments Since May 2024

The introduction of 254 Tasers and officer training aims to reduce firearm use and de-escalate conflicts.

The Berlin police now have 254 Tasers in service, following years of debate over their deployment.
Since May 2024, Tasers have been used 49 times and threatened 71 times in various incidents.
Police President Barbara Slowik Meisel stated that Tasers are being used citywide and can prevent firearm use in critical situations.
Approximately 1,300 officers have been trained to use Tasers effectively and responsibly.
The police emphasize that Tasers are a life-saving tool, helping to de-escalate potentially dangerous encounters.