Which population is NOT considered high risk for TASER usage?

The choice indicating that large adults are not considered high risk for TASER usage is based on the understanding that larger body mass can provide a greater capacity to absorb the effects of electrical discharge compared to smaller or more vulnerable populations. Large adults generally have more muscle mass and body fat, which may mitigate the potential physiological impact of a TASER deployment.

In contrast, the other populations identified—elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with low BMI—are typically seen in law enforcement training and risk assessments as more susceptible to serious health complications from the use of a TASER. For instance, the elderly often have a decreased physiological resilience, pregnant women have unique physiological considerations regarding pregnancy, and individuals with low body mass index (BMI) may experience a more pronounced effect due to less body mass to absorb the electrical charge. Thus, large adults represent a demographic that is less likely to sustain severe adverse effects in response to TASER usage.