A typical police or civilian taser operates at very high voltage, but the exact voltage can vary by model. Common figures cited in public sources describe voltages in the tens of thousands to around one hundred thousand volts, with many common civilian and law-enforcement devices often listed near 50,000 volts. It’s important to note that voltage is only part of the picture—the actual incapacitating effect depends on the combination of voltage, current (amperage), waveform, and the duration of exposure, as well as how the probes contact the body. For tasers that fire probes, the device delivers a brief high-voltage pulse that causes rapid muscle contractions, rather than a continuous high-current shock. Conversely, some devices emphasize lower voltages but higher current when used in contact modes like drive-stun, which can feel different and have different effects. If you’d like, I can look up current specifications for specific taser models (e.g., widely used law-enforcement models versus civilian models) and summarize their voltage ranges and related electrical characteristics.
