Introduction of Tasers in German Police Forces
In 2025, Germany begins a landmark deployment of Tasers—officially known as Distanz-Elektro-Impuls-Geräte (DEIG)—for the Bundespolizei (Federal Police). This represents a major step toward modernizing police equipment to improve officer safety and provide effective non-lethal options in confrontations. Heiko Teggatz, Chairman of the German Federal Police Union (DPolG), expressed optimism, saying “Good news for the employees of…