Summary

Declares a temporary moratorium on Taser use by peace officers.

Background

Tasers have been used in Houston 892 times in the last two years; in only 39 of those incidents would officers have been justified in the use of deadly force. There has been at least 16 deaths due to Taser use by police in Texas, and studies have shown Tasers are disproportionately used on minorities. /1/

References and Additional Links

/1/ Quorum Report (with Press Release on related bill HB 418) "BURNAM FILES BILL TO LIMIT TASER USE"

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Summary

Declares a temporary moratorium on Taser use by peace officers.

Background

Tasers have been used in Houston 892 times in the last two years; in only 39 of those incidents would officers have been justified in the use of deadly force. There has been at least 16 deaths due to Taser use by police in Texas, and studies have shown Tasers are disproportionately used on minorities. /1/

References and Additional Links

/1/ Quorum Report (with Burnam Press Release) "BURNAM FILES BILL TO LIMIT TASER USE"