Original sentence: However an announcement in May 2007 by the Home Secretary John Reid suggested that more police officers in the UK may be armed with tasers.Tasers were once considered, but the idea was abandoned after the Ombudsman said there was no need for them
Edited sentence: Chief constable Sir Hugh Orde is considering introducing Tasers which use an electric current to stun and immobilise violent offenders.Mrs O'Loan said if she felt there was a need for Tasers, she would say so.The ombudsman would be responsible for investigating any complaints from the public about their use