Episode

PSNI to arm more officers with tasers – after it’s revealed officers more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force

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Best of Nolan

Published

Sep 9, 2026

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2672

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Summary

Nolan talks to former armed response officer Mel Thomas and PBP MLA Gerry Carroll