These devices are worn on the body as a belt, sleeve, cuff, or vest. The electric shock is delivered to the person wearing it via remote activation and this means that the devices are prone to abuse and can also be activated accidentally. Whilst wearing the device individuals are under the continuous threat of receiving a painful electric shock, which can cause profound anxiety and psychological stress. The electric shock causes severe pain and causes muscles to contract involuntarily and can lead to muscular weakness, involuntary urination and defecation (when worn around the waist), heartbeat irregularities, seizures, and welts on the skin. Whilst wearing the device individuals are under the continuous threat of receiving a painful electric shock, which can cause profound anxiety and psychological stress.
Body-worn electric shock weapons fulfil no legitimate law enforcement purpose therefore they should not be manufactured, traded, or used by law enforcement.
