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Advisory board adopts chemical agent and Taser policies, names training leads
Summary
The board approved a chemical agent policy and a Taser policy (including upgrades to Taser 10 devices and two in‑house Taser 10 trainers); approvals were moved by Chief Adam Ferguson and seconded by Commissioner Tracy Brown.
Tippecanoe County Community Corrections staff presented two personnel/equipment policies to the advisory board on April 27: a chemical agent policy built on the sheriff's department approach and an updated Taser policy tied to a recent equipment upgrade.
Kory George said the chemical agent policy specifies which staff will be trained and required to carry chemical agents and adds a training coordinator role; Chief Adam Ferguson moved to approve the chemical agent policy and Commissioner Tracy Brown seconded. For Tasers, staff noted the facility upgraded to Taser 10 devices and that "we currently have 2 in-house certified taser 10s trainers." Chief Ferguson moved to approve the Taser policy and Commissioner Brown seconded; both motions carried according to the meeting record.
Board members acknowledged assistance from Sheriff’s Department personnel and county commissioners in equipment acquisition and training. The policies as adopted include provisions for staff training and designate internal trainers; the meeting record does not list specific implementation dates or budget amounts.
