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Patrol

SRO Ends Student Fight with TASER

A school resource officer with the Kernersville (N.C.) PD used a TASER to subdue a student when two students began swinging at each other Monday at East Forsyth High School.

January 12, 2012

Weapons

Michigan May Allow Residents To Carry Stun Guns

Michigan would become the 45th state to allow residents to carry stun guns for self-defense if Gov. Rick Snyder signs a measure now circulating in the state's legislature. Wisconsin added its name to the list on Nov. 1.

November 30, 2011

Weapons

Ariz. Agency Upgrades All Officers To TASER X2 ECDs

The Chandler (Ariz.) Police Department purchased TASER X2 electronic control devices (ECDs) under a company trade-in program expiring at the end of the year, according to TASER International.

November 29, 2011

Weapons

Video: '60 Minutes' Questions Officers' TASER Use

CBS' "60 Minutes" news magazine on Sunday included a segment exploring the use of TASER devices by law enforcement officers that suggested officers overuse the less-lethal devices.

November 13, 2011

Weapons

TASER: An Officer's Weapon of Choice

CBS' "60 Minutes" on Nov. 13 included a segment addressing the use of TASERs by officers.

November 13, 2011

Patrol

N.Y. Bodybuilder Dies After Fighting Cops

The Colonie (N.Y.) Police officers who subdued a weightlifter who later died appear to have acted appropriately, according to Chief Steven Heider. Responding officers stopped Chad Brothers, 32, who was tearing up a Gold's Gym in a one-man riot on Monday.

November 2, 2011

Weapons

Vermont State Police Revise TASER Policy

The Vermont State Police has agreed to make changes to its policy covering the use of TASERs that would require troopers to give "special consideration" to those who have cognitive impairments.

October 21, 2011

Patrol

Jury Clears S.D. Officer After Excessive Force Trial

A Canton (S.D.) Police officer has been cleared by a jury in a civil lawsuit that claimed his use of a TASER and pepper spray was excessive. Officer Adam Dupic had used a TASER and pepper spray to subdue a man who ignored 51 orders.

October 13, 2011

Patrol

Video: Ohio Deputy Attacked by Former Wrestling Champ

A Greene County (Ohio) Sheriff's deputy deployed his TASER six times to subdue a former standout wrestler, whom he found unresponsive in his vehicle.

October 12, 2011

Weapons

OfficerStore.com Offers 3 TASER X2 Holsters

OfficerStore.com is now offering three holster options for the Taser X2 Electronic Discharge Weapon released earlier this year. The Blade-Tech X2 Holster, Blackhawk TASER X-2 Duty Holster and the Safariland Model 6520 allow the X2 weapon to be deployed in a moment’s notice, yet remain secure during typical daily activities.

October 10, 2011

Weapons

Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD Provides TASER X2 To Entire Force

Charlotte's City Council unanimously approved the largest order of X2s to date, including 1,600 of the new TASER X2 ECDs equipped with the new Auto Shut-Down Performance Power Magazine (APPM), extended warranties, 7,400 TASER cartridges and related accessories.

October 4, 2011

Patrol

N.D. Deputy Dies After Physical Arrest with Drunk Driver

Burleigh County (N.C.) Sheriff's Deputy Bryan Sleeper collapsed shortly before 1 a.m., after helping Deputy Jon Eide arrest Robbie Del James Roberson during a physical confrontation.

September 27, 2011