CEW
Government & Politics abbreviation · Police
| Stands for | Conducted electrical weapon |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
CEW stands for Conducted electrical weapon, a police abbreviation.
Weapon that fires two barbed probes connected by wires to deliver electrical pulses that cause temporary loss of muscle control, best known by the brand name TASER. Police policies classify CEWs as intermediate force.
Example: The officer deployed the CEW, and the suspect fell to the ground and was handcuffed.
Usage notes
Also called conducted energy devices (CEDs) or energy weapons. Effectiveness depends on probe spread and clothing. Deaths following CEW use have prompted guidelines against repeated or prolonged shocks and against use on vulnerable people.
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