More Officers Get Training for Stun Guns
The number of law enforcement officers with Taser stun guns is going up in San Joaquin County, law enforcement officers said, in spite of a nationwide debate over the health risks of shocking suspects.
The Tracy Police Department trained half of its force this month on how to use the stun guns, which give victims an electric shock that renders them unable to react for about five seconds. They can be used from a distance of 20 feet.
By next month, all 82 Tracy patrol officers will be armed with Tasers, as are sheriff’s deputies and police officers in Stockton, Lodi and Manteca, officials said.
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