Journal article
TASER((R)) Exposure and Cognitive Impairment Implications for Valid Miranda Waivers and the Timing of Police Custodial Interrogations
Criminology & public policy, v 15(1), pp 79-107
01 Feb 2016
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Abstract
Research SummaryThis study reports findings from a randomized controlled trial that examined the effects of the TASER((R)) (a conducted energy weapon sold by TASER International, Scottsdale, Arizona) on several dimensions of cognitive functioning. The research demonstrated that in a sample of healthy human volunteer participants, TASER exposure led to significant and substantial reductions in (a) short-term auditory recall and (b) abilities to assimilate new information through auditory processes. The effects lasted up to 1 hour for most subjects, almost all of whom returned to baseline 60 minutes postexposure.
Policy ImplicationsThe study applies the findings of reduced cognitive functioning among healthy participants in a laboratory setting to criminal suspects in field settings and questions the abilities of average suspects to waive theirMirandarights knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily within 60 minutes of a TASER exposure. The study poses the question: What would it cost police to wait 60 minutes after a TASER deployment before engaging suspects in custodial interrogations?
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- Title
- TASER((R)) Exposure and Cognitive Impairment Implications for Valid Miranda Waivers and the Timing of Police Custodial Interrogations
- Creators
- Robert J. Kane - Drexel UniversityMichael D. White - Arizona State University
- Publication Details
- Criminology & public policy, v 15(1), pp 79-107
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 29
- Grant note
- 2011-IJ-CX-0102 / National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Criminology and Justice Studies
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000370728400009
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84958662458
- Other Identifier
- 991019168090704721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Criminology & Penology