Advantages of less-tech, less-than-lethal technologies

Donna J. Marts; Trudy K. Overlin

doi:10.1117/12.210482

30 May 1995 Advantages of less-tech, less-than-lethal technologies

Donna J. Marts, Trudy K. Overlin

Proceedings Volume 2497, Public Safety/Law Enforcement Technology; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.210482
Event: SPIE's 1995 Symposium on OE/Aerospace Sensing and Dual Use Photonics, 1995, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

This paper illustrates the advantages of developing less-tech technologies by reporting on two less-tech, less-than-lethal prototype law enforcement tools developed at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. The devices were developed for the National Institute of Justice, less- than-lethal weapons program: 1) an air bag restraint device for use in restraining suspects who become violent during transport in patrol vehicles, and 2) a retractable spiked barrier strip for stopping fleeing vehicles during high-speed pursuit. The success of both projects relied on developing design requirements in conjunction with the actual users of the devices.

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Donna J. Marts and Trudy K. Overlin "Advantages of less-tech, less-than-lethal technologies", Proc. SPIE 2497, Public Safety/Law Enforcement Technology, (30 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.210482

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