By The Canadian Press

Calgary Police Service adds new weapon to arsenal

Jun 29, 2018 | 5:52 AM

CALGARY- The Calgary Police Service is adding a less-lethal device to the arsenal of weapons its officers can use on the streets.

The service is bringing in a single-shot weapon called a “less-lethal” launcher, which shoots foam or wood bullets.

Staff-Sergeant Jason Bobrowich says the projectiles still hit hard.

Last year, Calgary police shot three people.

In 2016, 10 people were shot and five of those suspects died.

(The Canadian Press – CFFR – CTV Calgary)