Force Science News

Force Science News
Issue #9, December 27, 2004

In This Issue:

I. Chief Shot in Accidental Discharge…What Can You Learn From The Incident?

II. More on Tasers, Including a Sample Taser Policy

III. Gun Issues: Strong Opinion, Weak Facts

IV. Miss Any Issues of Force Science News? Go to PoliceOne.com for the new Force Science News Archives.

V. Happy New Year From the Force Science Research Center

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I. “SOMEBODY’S FINGER PRESSED THAT TRIGGER”

It was a quiet Sunday afternoon that Chief Lyle Rusk became a training example.

Rusk, a former sheriff’s deputy, is the only full-time officer in Robins, IA, a bedroom community of about 2,000 population near Cedar Rapids. Precisely what happened has yet to be explained by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, which is investigating the incident. But authorities say that Rusk, 56, was in a room at the station late last month [11/28/04] with one of his 3 part-time patrol personnel, a 59-year-old sergeant. Rusk and the sergeant were “examining” a 9mm semiautomatic pistol. The sergeant, also a former deputy and longtime friend of the chief, was “handling” the gun when it “accidentally discharged,” blasting a round into Rusk’s neck at close range, according to reports.

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Force Science News
Issue #8, December 12, 2004

In This Issue:

I. Should Cops Stop Using Tasers? The Force Science Research Center Weighs In On The Controversy.

II. Force Science Research Center In December POLICE Magazine

I. FSRC STEPS INTO TASER CONTROVERSY

Should a moratorium be declared on the Taser?

Absolutely, says Amnesty International, the activist human rights organization, which has called for a cease fire in the use of “stun technology in law enforcement” until the true risk to targeted suspects can be thoroughly researched and verified.

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FORCE SCIENCE NEWS
Transmission #7

WELCOME TO THE MAIL ROOM!

With this issue of Force Science News (FSN), we introduce a new feature–the Readers’ Mail Room.

This is a dynamic forum where you can share your questions, comments and professional force-related experiences, with opportunities for feedback not only from researchers at the Force Science Research Center but from our thousands of readers worldwide as well. It’s a great vehicle for networking and exchanging valuable information.

So enjoy…and stay safe. We look forward to hearing from you!

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