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Armstrong, Iowa's police chief, mayor and city clerk were indicted Friday on 21 charges, including the allegation that a Taser was used against a civilian in exchange for money.

Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Williams said former officer Robert Rosen's actions were "in direct contradiction" of the Department's efforts to rebuild trust with citizens.

Unicef says Tasers and spit-hoods are disproportionately used on children of color.

The Oklahoma officers allegedly shocked a 28-year-old "multiple times" after receiving a call about disorderly behavior last year.

Video footage shows the man being tasered in front of a distressed child, who can be heard screaming "daddy" as he watches him fall to the floor.

Stefan Short, 28, stole ribeye steaks valued at more than $40 from the Save-A-Lot store in DeLand, Florida, police said.

Irlanda Parra, 24, was charged with assault causing bodily injury after an incident outside Jefe's restaurant in Wichita Falls, Texas.

"Shoot me!" Michael Kifer, 29, shouted at deputies, but this time holding a footlong sword instead of the small hatchet.

The dog was "actively attacking" the child when police arrived at the boy's home.

Army Spc. Torian Davis, 22, was booked on Wednesday for murder and aggravated assault charges.

Three Giants fans filed a federal lawsuit claiming their constitutional rights were violated and excessive force was used when law enforcement officers ejected them from Levi's Stadium in San Francisco.

At least one person was killed in the knife attack.

"I hope this individual is able to get the treatment he needs," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

"We want to assure all of our students, parents/guardians, and the community, that we take the safety and security of our Liberty Prep family seriously, and give it our highest priority."

A cellphone video appeared to show a Michigan man holding his baby and arguing with officers, who then stunned him with a Taser.

Police discovered a .38 revolver during the arrest.

Police say they are "extremely concerned" about officer's use of force against the young suspect.

The lawsuit also claims that Williams's Eighth Amendment right was violated.

"Like you when I saw the video, I was upset by it."

Nothing says sorry for a Taser shot like cake.

Reports also suggested the man shouted racial slurs before being removed.

 "I said, 'Get up! It's Jesus' Day!'"

A detective was reportedly still negotiating with robbery suspect Marcus Fischer when cops shot him numerous times.

Police gave the 48-year-old medical treatment but he died around 90 minutes later.

How many times this week has the department used a Taser? How many people have been hospitalized because of a beating? There is a dearth of such information.

Nick Berardini's documentary about Taser International gives an inside look at the dangers of the electronic control weapon.

Michael Slager allegedly tased another unarmed black man in 2013 without proper cause.

The Taser used by Los Angeles police was called "ineffective," bringing up questions about the devices.