Breaking [old] News! Tasers in Gilford. Are they really safe?
Here is a video of the TASER demonstration given for the Budget Committee's benefit last year during the debate over whether or not to fund their purchase by our town:
As you can see, the effects are rather intense. Despite the obvious fitness of the officer, he is no match for the device. The question at the time was, and still is, whether such a weapon is really needed by police officers in our tiny hamlet? Is this something we want used upon our citizens? At the time of the vote, I was one who voted yes, feeling that the device would ultimately enhance the safety of our officers as they go about their business.
So, what has transpired since the decision was made? Have TASERS been deployed in Gilford? If not, why not? Could it be that something has happened that might change some peoples' minds on their usage here in our town? GilfordGrok has been sitting on information for some time now regarding an injury involving this device.
Much like the cruiser that got wrecked motorcycle weekend, the question is,
"At what point will the news be made available to the citizens and taxpayers of Gilford? Why the coverup?"
Is there something to hide? Inquiring minds want to know. The GilfordGrok staff does not wish to make mountains out of molehills, and therefore has kept this quiet, in the hopes that the town would eventually share the news at a time convenient for them. For the length of time that has now passed, we are beginning to wonder if they were ever going to tell us what happened. Perhaps with this posting, they'll now have to.
Are you wondering what I'm talking about? Don't you think it is noteworthy that a Gilford police officer was somewhat seriously injured while certifying for the use of a TASER by a TASER? We sure do!
We're waiting... (still)
