From the tasering file

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http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/103-11032007-1434893.html

FBI reviewing Tasering of sleeping man; no charges file

The Associated Press

NORTH BRADDOCK, Pa. - Two North Braddock police officers won't face criminal charges for Tasering a man who was asleep at home. But the FBI will review the incident for possible civil rights violations.

Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. says county police determined Officers Gerard Kraly and Lukas Laeuricia (loo-REE'-see-uh) didn't commit a crime when they Tasered Shawn Hicks, who was sleeping on his couch.

Police came to Hicks home because they were alerted by a silent security alarm at his home about 2 a.m.

Hicks says the officers Tasered him again after he woke up and showed them ID to prove he lived at the home. Hicks' attorney says he will pursue civil action.

[curt]

Okay, we use it on him to demonstrate how harmless it is. Then we taser him. Just as harmless. Maybe send him off to a cell in gitmo for a few years. Should do the trick. All fun and games. Nothin bad. Right ?

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A lawsuit by the makers of Taser stun guns has prompted an Ohio court to order a chief medical examiner to delete any reference to the use of a stun gun as a contributing factor in the deaths of three men, a move rebuked as "dangerously close to intimidation" by the National Association of Medical Examiners.

[Mouse]

In Newcastle, England, last night another tasering after a girl is killed by a police car and her friends are upset.

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The Active Denial System was developed in secret for ten years before being unveiled by the Pentagon in 2001. As of 2004, it was being described as ready for use in Iraq within the next 12 months. This has still not occurred, and according to Secretary Payton, use of the weapon in Iraq is now "not politically tenable" because after Abu Ghraib "you don't ever, ever, ever want a system like this to be thought of as a torture weapon."

However, the failure to deploy the weapon as planned has raised suspicions that the real intention is to use it for domestic crowd control.

In 2006, Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne was quoted as saying that the device should be used first on Americans, because "if we're not willing to use it here against our fellow citizens, then we should not be willing to use it in a wartime situation.

[curt]

ADS will find its field. That is, if it can run up the figures. Weapons are produced for monies. The USA is in it for the money. This may be a primitive version of what soon will be a hand-held raygun. Prolly already exists. What am I talkin about, I'm sure they're working on it.

[littleoldme]

The first time they try to use this thing you know it's gonna cook somebody to death.
Of course, just like the non-lethal taser, which has NEVER caused a single death, (according to those who use them) the person who dies will have spontaneously combusted.

[BO]

Office worker goes nuts. Is tasered in the end. Well, maybe not in his end, but rather, at the end of the clip. There's another clip available for those wanting to see the sequel. OK, so it might be a fake. Enjoy and dream.

[Mouse]

Pepper sprayed in home after falling off sofa laughing

You see. The police had to complete their paper work to meet their targets so they made sure.


UK targets culture, from "The Trap" by Adam Curtis.

[waldopaper]

Ponerology- the study of evil: "Well, it looks like something fishy is going on with a topic that has been in the news for quite awhile now: deaths due to Tasers."

[curt]

"One day we're all going to have one, just like cellphones."

...if not for the colorful arrangement of stun guns next to the chi...

Tupperware is out. Tasers are in. They're on sale at the Gun Club we visited. Same town as mentioned in the article.

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I.D. bracelet doubles as individualized tazing device. You may have to wear one to fly commercial flights.

[hannah j]

href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/police/powers/stop-and-search/">http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/police/powers/stop-and-search/

you can say what you want about us police powers, but this is worse.

Stop and Search

Stop and search powers allow the police to combat street crime and anti-social behaviour, and prevent more serious crimes occuring.
What happens if I’m stopped and searched?

If you are stopped you’ll first be asked where you’re going and what you’ve been doing. The police may then decide to search you but only if they have a good reason, for example, that you fit the profile of a criminal seen in the area, or they think you’re acting suspiciously.

Here are some facts about stop and search:

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the search will take place on the street
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if the officer asks you to remove more than your coat and gloves, or anything you wear for religious reasons, they must take you somewhere out of public view
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you’ll be asked to turn out your pockets and show the officers the contents of your bag
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they can also search your vehicle, even if you aren’t present, but they must leave a notice to say what they’ve done
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if you’re carrying something illegal, such as a weapon, or the police believe you’ve committed a crime, you may be arrested
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if they don’t find anything, your details will be recorded for monitoring purposes, and you’ll be allowed to go

What information will I need to provide?

You don’t have to give your name, address or date of birth to the police if you’re stopped and searched unless you’re being reported for an offence.

However, it’s advisable that when asked, you describe your ethnic origin. It’s important that you give this information to the officer, as this is how we monitor disproportionate stopping of ethnic minorities and encourage police accountability.

The officer will fill out a form outlining the reason for stopping you, the outcome of the stop and search and their name, and give you a copy. This information won’t be held on file against you unless you’re charged with an offence.
Can I complain about being stopped and searched?

You should not be stopped or searched just because of your age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, the way you dress or because you’ve committed a crime in the past.

If you believe you were stopped and searched unreasonably, or you weren’t treated fairly or with respect, you can complain to:

* your local police station (new window)
* a Citizen’s Advice Bureau (new window)
* the Independent Police Complaints Commission (new window)
* the Commission for Racial Equality (new window)
* a solicitor

Stop and Search Explained

If you're a teacher or a student, you might want to download the booklet designed for schools and community leaders from the Home Office Police website. Stop and Search Explained: How Police Powers Work in the Community (new window) explains more about what you can expect if you're ever stopped and searched, and explains your legal rights, and what the process is all about.


fingermen, anyone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XKa8VE7ILI