Los Angeles Times (June 5, 2008) - Alarmed by the recent deaths of two jail inmates who had been shocked with Taser electronic stun weapons, the Orange County Grand Jury on Wednesday recommended that deputies no longer use the weapon if other means to control inmates are available.
In its annual report, the State of the Orange County Jails, the grand jury said the recent inmate deaths were a "cause of alarm."
The report noted that jail staff used Tasers on 437 inmates between 2004 and 2007.
"There is major debate amongst experts as to whether the use of the Taser may cause heart failure and death," the grand jury wrote.
The grand jury recommended that the department prohibit deputies from using Tasers in situations where an "alternative form of control can be effectively used," and that it prohibit use of the Taser on people who are handcuffed.
The grand jury also suggested that a panel of experts review instances in which individuals die after deputies used Tasers on them. ... [LINK]
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Hey. I found your site through Electronic Village. I'm glad you're writing about this issue. My son went to the funeral of a young black guy a few months ago. He didn't know him, but went with a friend who did. The police had tasered this young guy to death and the kid wasn't even struggling. This made my kid really upset; he's already been victimized by the police and courts. You might be interested in an article I wrote this month titled "I Wept In The Courtroom."
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