BOLDLY GO Episode 10: How TASER gets tested with Dr Jeff Ho
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Jun 27, 2025 In this riveting discussion, Dr. Jeffrey Ho, a renowned medical expert and professor at the University of Minnesota, dives deep into the effects of TASER devices on the human body. He unveils how advanced testing reveals no significant adverse effects from TASER exposure, even in high-stress scenarios. Dr. Ho also highlights the intricate relationship between intoxication, metabolic acidosis, and police training, emphasizing the importance of understanding these factors. His insights pave the way for safer policing through science and rigorous research.
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Alcohol Impairment Test Anecdote
- During a master instructor school in Las Vegas, intoxicated volunteers were tested with taser exposures.
- Their blood alcohol levels were monitored to understand taser effects on impaired subjects.
Metabolic Acidosis Dynamics
- People in mental health crises or intoxicated may not feel exhaustion and keep resisting.
- This can lead to severe metabolic acidosis and even cardiopulmonary arrest from overexertion.
Exertion vs. Taser Stress
- Physical exertion like heavy bag hitting causes the greatest acidosis and stress hormone rise.
- Taser and pepper spray cause far less acidosis compared to intense physical activities.