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Four Armstrong, Iowa City Officials Charged With Using Taser for Cash
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.
Cop Robert Rosen, Shown in Video Punching Man in Grocery, Fired
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.
Tasers Used on Children under 11 in U.K, UNICEF says
Unicef says Tasers and spit-hoods are disproportionately used on children of color.
Police Officers Charged With Murder of Man Shot With Stun Guns 50 Times
The Oklahoma officers allegedly shocked a 28-year-old "multiple times" after receiving a call about disorderly behavior last year.
U.K. Police Force Taser Man in Front of Screaming Child
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.
Florida Man Accused Of Shoplifting Strips Naked To Get Away
Stefan Short, 28, stole ribeye steaks valued at more than $40 from the Save-A-Lot store in DeLand, Florida, police said.
Texas Woman Stun Guns Husband After Catching Him With Mistress, Police Say
Irlanda Parra, 24, was charged with assault causing bodily injury after an incident outside Jefe's restaurant in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Florida Man With Sword Attacked Deputy During Standoff
"Shoot me!" Michael Kifer, 29, shouted at deputies, but this time holding a footlong sword instead of the small hatchet.
Michigan Boy, 4, Dies after Being Attacked by Pit Bull
The dog was "actively attacking" the child when police arrived at the boy's home.
Soldier Held In Stabbing Homicide, Wounding 2 Soldiers
Army Spc. Torian Davis, 22, was booked on Wednesday for murder and aggravated assault charges.
Heckling Fans Sue After Tased and Tossed From NFL Game
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.
Melbourne Terror Attack Suspect Shot by Police
At least one person was killed in the knife attack.
Shirtless Man Wielded Machete at New Orleans City Hall
"I hope this individual is able to get the treatment he needs," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
Ohio School Resource Officer Placed on Leave
"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."
Michigan Cops Deploy Taser on Dad Holding Baby
A cellphone video appeared to show a Michigan man holding his baby and arguing with officers, who then stunned him with a Taser.
Police Stun Boy With Taser, Find Gun During Arrest
Police discovered a .38 revolver during the arrest.
11-Year-Old Girl Shot With Taser for Shoplifting
Police say they are "extremely concerned" about officer's use of force against the young suspect.
Man Stunned by Police Sitting on Curb Files Lawsuit
The lawsuit also claims that Williams's Eighth Amendment right was violated.
Police Being Investigated for Stun Gun Shooting
"Like you when I saw the video, I was upset by it."
Officer Gives Apology Cake to Fireman She Stun Gunned
Nothing says sorry for a Taser shot like cake.
Man Tasered, Removed From Flight in Miami
Reports also suggested the man shouted racial slurs before being removed.
Cops Shot Teen Who Was Cutting Himself To 'Save Him'
A detective was reportedly still negotiating with robbery suspect Marcus Fischer when cops shot him numerous times.
Former Aston Villa Player Dies After Police Taser Him
Police gave the 48-year-old medical treatment but he died around 90 minutes later.
The Lack of Hard Data About Policing Is Criminal
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.
No. 1 Stunner: Documentary 'Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle' Shows the Dangers of Tasers
Nick Berardini's documentary about Taser International gives an inside look at the dangers of the electronic control weapon.
South Carolina Officer Once Accused of Excessive Force
Michael Slager allegedly tased another unarmed black man in 2013 without proper cause.
What Happened With the Taser in LAPD Shooting Incident?
The Taser used by Los Angeles police was called "ineffective," bringing up questions about the devices.