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Community opposes tasers as commission continues rewrite of use‑of‑force policy
Summary
Dozens of speakers urged the Police Commission to reject tasers and finish use‑of‑force reforms first; advocates cited medical risks, disproportionate impact on people of color and people with mental illness and asked that tasers be considered only after data and reforms are in place.
The Commission’s Use‑of‑Force Subcommittee reported that it is continuing work on a consolidated draft of the general orders; members said two competing drafts (version 1 and version 2) remain under review and that they would circulate highlighted changes for further stakeholder input. Commissioners stressed the importance of precise definitions (for example, "imminent threat" and "minimal/necessary force") and urged that community stakeholders be given a clear opportunity to review changes before final action.
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