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Fayetteville Police Change Taser Rules

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The old rule said police could tase anyone who displayed verbal non-compliance. For example, if an officer told you to put your hands up and you refused, you could have been tased. Now, the officer must percieve physical or verbal aggression before the weapon is used.

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The Civil Rights movement employed passive resistance.

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Reply#1 - Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:12 AM EST
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Taser provides a false sense of security. I'm not sure it fills any gaps in the civilian self defense arena.

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    Reply#3 - Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:43 AM EST
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    There is plenty of good information out there that may change your opinion on that. Perhaps read about my little experience noted in my profile or better yet read the excellent info and analysis @ www.Excited-Delirium.com or any one of the many links available on that site.

    I'm just trying to inform people about this issue one person at a time.

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      #3.2 - Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:52 PM EST
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      Cool. I'd like that.

      I have family in Law Enforcement. It scares the hell out of me what is happening to "Law Enforcement" policies.

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      #3.4 - Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:21 AM EST
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