Non-Lethal weapons are being researched and developed for military, law enforcement and personal safety in general. Marks claims that “by giving officers an alternative to drawing a gun against a knife wielder, for instance, the weapon can save lives”(2005) The weapons can incapacitate a person, while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury, and collateral damage. This technology can shape how society views a police department. Over the last few years many questions have come up over the use of deadly force. Many times over there have been videos leaked to the media showing the use of deadly force by Officers. Though the Officer may have had the right to use such force the public perception can set off a chain of events such as violence
