Sheriff's deputies will soon carry Tasers
Submitted by Howard Owens on June 11, 2009 - 4:58pm
Local deputies will soon be equipped with Tasers courtesy a federal grant to help law enforcement agencies buy the non-lethal weapons.
The County Legislature approved an application for a $23,000 grant last night than will enable the Sheriff's Office to purchase 28 guns.
Under-Sheriff Bill Sheron spoke with WBTA about the taser purchase (audio).
The department currently owns no tasers.
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June 12, 2009 - 3:27pm
#2
They have been using cattle prods for thirty years and now they need fancy pants Tasers? If a cattle prod and a nightstick can't subdue someone then you are justified in putting a bullet in the cheek of their ass. You don't have to kill them and you don't need every new toy that comes along. Does Batavia have a Bike Patrol? Do they have a Horse Patrol? Do they own any Segways? Sheesh.
June 12, 2009 - 3:33pm
#3
Hey, if they really have to have them I think I could get them 30 guns and each one comes with a free Ipod with 50 free song downloads and a 90 day warranty, for only $22,650. Think about it and let me know.
