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We are 'heroes,' says police chief whose force frisked a photographer

Adam 52 Silver badge

"such as kicking down doors and arresting people, Tasering them, etc."

None of those acts are specifically powers of a Constable. There is no legal authority for use of a Taser beyond that available to anyone else. You could have gone with possession of a firearm, speeding, driving without a seatbelt or arresting without warrant on suspicion.

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