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Glynn County school board rejects Taser proposal
March 23, 2010 – 8:49pm
“My intention is to bring this issue for an up or down vote,” Madala said.
BRUNSWICK — The Glynn County school board, voting 6-1 Tuesday night, rejected a proposal to arm the school system’s 24 police officers with Tasers.
School system Police Chief Ron Lee had requested the non-lethal weapons, saying officers needed them to do their job. The officers already carry .40-caliber semi-automatic pistols and pepper spray while some also have batons.
Board member John Madala, chairman of the board’s Safety and Discipline Committee, who advocated measure was the only one to vote for it.
Opposed were board Chairman Millard Allen, Vice Chairman Ray Snow and members Venus Holmes, Mike Hulsey, Jerry Mancil and Ruby Robinson. They cited the wishes of their constituents or concern that the school system would be sued if a student died or was severely injured after being tased.
In his motion, Madala asked the board to approve issuing Tasers to school police contingent upon three factors: when money was available to pay for the weapons; when policies governing their use were in place and when the officers underwent proper training to use them.
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