Chief Constable Jo Farrell said any expansion of their use would depend on the money available to the force and their use would be a personal choice for officers.
More police officers should carry Tasers to deter violent attacks against them, Police Scotland's chief constable has said.
On Monday, Police Scotland published its three-year business plan aimed at strengthening capacity for frontline duties. The police service pledged that "every community in Scotland would have identifiable local officers" but it is understood the overall number of officers working across the force will not increase.
The chief constable said all police officers in Scotland patrol "double-crewed" - in teams of at least two - but there have been concerns around police being attacked with weapons. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
The use of Tasers has been backed by the Scottish Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers. A survey the SPF carried out in 2021 found 84% of officers wanted the option of carrying a Taser.
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