Chelan County, WA – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that deputies are now equipped with the newer Taser 10, a modernized less-lethal device officials say will improve safety and de-escalation efforts across the county.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Taser 10 replaces the agency’s aging Taser X26 units and brings several updated features designed to give deputies more time, distance, and options during high-stress encounters. The agency said the change reflects an ongoing effort to meet updated Washington training standards and ensure staff have access to the safest tools available.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that the device deploys multiple individually targeted probes, which increases the likelihood of successful incapacitation on the first attempt compared to older single-shot models. The extended range also provides deputies additional space to manage conflicts more safely, officials said.
Audible and visual warnings built into the new device are intended to encourage voluntary compliance before force is used. Multiple safeguards are included to reduce the chances that situations escalate toward lethal outcomes, according to the agency.
Sheriff’s officials said the addition strengthens the county’s existing less-lethal options and reinforces a continued focus on de-escalation whenever possible. The department emphasized that deputies will continue receiving training on the upgraded tools to ensure responsible use in the field.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked residents for their ongoing support and said more technology and equipment updates are planned as part of its long-term safety strategy.
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