Stun Gun News

(see previous) (ANSA) - Rome, September 30 - The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement (M5S) on Tuesday criticised plans to introduce Taser electric stun guns to police on a trial basis, saying the money should be used to raise officers' salaries instead. Read More...

Moose euthanized in Amherst after clothesline struggleA moose at the heart of some commotion in Amherst on Monday morning was euthanized after it was shot, shocked with a stun gun and tranquillized. The Amherst Police Department was called at approximately 5:30 a.m. when someone spotted an injured moose in the vicinity...

A 63-year-old man was shocked with a stun gun, sprayed with pepper spray and robbed in Ocala on Thursday morning, according to police. Read More...

Investigation Clears Hartford Detective In Taser ShootingHARTFORD — An investigation requested by the city's police chief has cleared a detective of wrongdoing in the use of a stun gun on an 18-year-old man in Hartford's North End Aug. 19.Source: hartfordcourant.feedsportal.com

Coos Co. deputies use stun gun on theft suspect fleeing at barA deputy caught a man suspected of stealing a computer and cell phone Wednesday after learning the man frequently goes to the same sports bar in Charleston, the Coos County Sheriff's Office said.Source: www.kval.comMCSO stops vehicle, discovers illegal stun...

Teen at center of police stun gun controversy out of hospitalA 17-year-old teen who suffered brain damage after his heart stopped when an Independence police officer used his stun gun on him is now out of the hospital.Source: www.kctv5.comTeenager shoots man with stun gun near Fairview Park McDonaldsA teenage boy...

Ballston Spa While police departments have used electric stun guns as alternatives to pepper spray and batons for years, there is no uniform set of guidelines for training officers in their use, police and human rights organizations said Monday. The comments came a day after a Ballston Spa man died...

Student found with stun gun at schoolA 16-year-old student has been arrested after school authorities found a stun gun in his book bag.Source: www.rockdalecitizen.comStun gun death puzzles cops, kinBallston Spa On a sunny final full day of summer, Amanda Conant came to the Ballston Spa police station Sunday afternoon with...

An attorney for Bryce Masters and his family say the 17-year-old teen suffered brain damage after he was hit by the probes from an Independence police officer's stun gun. Read More...Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Friday a deputy was justified in using a stun gun on a man who...

At least one 'unarmed' guard had stun gunThe district confirmed that the guard — a supervisor — carried “a Taser” while on elementary school property, but was later instructed not toSource: www.heraldtribune.com