Taser importer sadly takes his own life

**Tango Zulu 22** · 10-01-10, 03:53 PM

Peter Boatman, the man who drove the introduction of Taser into the UK has been found dead at home.

The Press Association: Taser firm boss 'commits suicide'

As an Officer Safety trainer myself, I met Peter when he was an Inspector in Northamptonshire Police.

He was a well known figure involved in the massive changes to officer safety training and equipment in the UK in the 1990's

Really sad to hear of the death of a former officer and a man who did so much to try to keep officers safe.

A very sad day.

**Motorwaycop** · 10-01-10, 04:14 PM

Very sad,
By releasing the taser shotgun he was simplly trying to help. Bloke should have been given a knighthood never mind anything else.
Politicians have got no idea about real life
Another vicitim of Moat.
Should have just put all kinds of holes in him when they first caught sight of him. But that wouldn't be very British would it!

**Standard Dave** · 10-01-10, 04:46 PM

Very sad,

BBC News - Raoul Moat Taser company director 'kills himself'

Mr Boatman's business partner, Kevin Coles, told BBC News that Mr Boatman had been found dead.

Mr Coles said he was "devastated" at his colleague's death.

He added that Mr Boatman was a "proud man" who had worked hard to protect the police and had felt "ashamed" at the recent developments.
Mr Coles said the Home Office ban and the subsequent coverage had "destroyed" his colleague.
A colleague of Mr Boatman at Northamptonshire Police said: "While he was in the force he was one of the guys who orchestrated the update of use of force for police officers in this country.
"He saw the benefit of using other non-lethal options like the Taser in successfully resolving situations.

One of those things that make you hate politicians even more.