An investigation found excessive Taser use in Mississippi to be widespread after reporters examined thousands of activations from department logs, many of which had never before been reviewed. By ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio’s correction officers could soon be armed with tasers. “This is very rushed,” policy director at Ohio Justice and Policy Center Michaela Burriss said. “De-escalation is ...

A lack of state standards leaves Mississippi police and sheriff’s departments on their own to decide when to use stun guns, and many give officers a free hand. By Nate Rosenfield Brian Howey and Sarah ...