Straight talk! The Bosbach Column: “And now a Taser as well!? As our police officers’ holsters get heavier and heavier”

A popular saying in politics goes: ‘Sound policy begins with an assessment of reality!’ But what sounds like a mere cliché is (unfortunately) not always the case in reality. Decisions are often undoubtedly well-intentioned, but they do not always stand up to the reality test. Against this backdrop, it is always sensible for decision-makers not only to seek the advice of real or supposed experts – the so-called ‘desk experts’ – but also to seek the views of those with practical experience.

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