WBOC’s Sussex County Bureau Chief, Evan Koslof tells us about a device officers could use to help reduce the risk of death if they have to use their weapon. The attachment goes on top of the gun and there is a metal ball on the end of the gun that captures the bullet. The bullet then travels at one-fifth of the speed to make sure it does not pierce the skin, which makes it less lethal.
It takes 3 seconds to put this attachment on the weapon so if the officer have the time to put it on the gun, they can do so. However, if it is a split second decision, the officer may not have time to put the attachment onto the gun.
The attachments are being tested across the world and 12 departments are testing them in the U.S. Evan said there is only a 2% chance of the bullet piercing the skin with this attachment.
