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Commission schedules Feb. 9 taser hearing after heated debate; accepts two small donations and votes to keep closed‑session discussions private
Summary
After public debate about tasers and their relation to mental‑health incidents, the Police Commission set a dedicated hearing on Feb. 9 with presentations from the department and community input. The commission also approved a $6,000 donation and a $25 gift, and voted not to disclose closed‑session discussions.
The Police Commission on Jan. 12 approved a schedule to hold a dedicated hearing on whether to introduce tasers into departmental use on Feb. 9, after an extended debate over whether tasers should be considered alongside mental‑health training.
Commission president Thomas Mazuko said the Feb. 9 meeting will include presentations by the San Francisco Police Department and from…
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