Members of the BRC Police underwent Taser training on March 20.

The famed devices are used to administer non-lethal force to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.

Sgt. Young Lee, who is the police training coordinator, participated. A former law enforcement agent was provided by Taser’s manufacturer to conduct the eight-hour training course as a master instructor. He taught Belt officers how and when to use the device and how to safely handle subjects after deployment.

Lee, who is now a Taser instructor and can train others on its use, said officers are trained to use words first before other actions, and that having the Taser allowed officers a vital tool when words do not suffice.

“The Belt is providing a device to help us do our job safely and we’re grateful,” he said.