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Independent police auditors report four taser uses; warn DEI and immigration policy shifts complicate local policing
Summary
Davis's independent police auditor reported four uses of conducted-energy devices (tasers) are under review and flagged two statewide and federal issues ' changes to DEI policy and uncertainty over communication with federal immigration agents ' that are complicating local law enforcement planning.
The independent police auditor updated the Davis Police Accountability Commission on March 2025 investigatory activity and broader issues affecting local policing, saying auditors logged several use-of-force incidents and warned of new federal and state pressures that could unsettle local procedures.
Steven Connolly, independent police auditor, and Mike Gianoco told the commission the office added four uses of conducted-energy devices (tasers) to the case log and has completed reviews of two complaint investigations. Connolly said the auditors expect to present findings on the four use-of-force cases at the commission's April meeting.
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