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I think this is the major point but it's side-tracked from the writer.

Here is an interesting tidbit:

> In order to track the weapon’s use, the cartridges containing the projectile darts are given serial numbers. When fired, the projectiles are accompanied by 20 to 30 vibrantly colored circular paper tags, a little smaller than one-quarter inch in diameter. The tag is known as an AFID with each AFID bearing a serial number printed on it corresponding to the serial number of the cartridge from which it was fired. Despite the bright colors of the AFIDs, their size makes them very difficult to detect. This presentation demonstrates a method for locating the released AFIDs using an alternate light source.

tl;dr: Tasers' use is traceable and identifiable. The assistant probably didn't know that.



Maybe that explains the portable vacuum. Seems like it wasn't fully effective.


Well he was also interrupted while cleaning up.




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