Investigation Continues in Officer-Involved Shooting

Bradley was carrying just over an ounce of powder cocaine at the time of his death

"...chase; he tried to stop Bradley by using his Taser, but the weapon failed to deploy correctly. At one..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'I Need Rehab Not Discipline'

Ahmede Jabbar Bradley was fatally shot by an APD officer

"...Overbrook Drive. Copeland tried to subdue Bradley with his Taser, but one of the prongs "didn't take," Acevedo said,..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Deadly Day for APD

Two shootings within 12 hours; one officer is dead

"...struggles ensued. Copeland tried to subdue Bradley with his Taser, but one of the prongs "didn't take," Acevedo said,..."

April 6, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Officer Killed in Line of Duty

First Austin Police Officer killed since 2004

"...man on foot; the officer tried to use a Taser, but, for whatever reason, it did not work. After..."

April 6, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Xtreme Solution

APD squad cars will now have 'no-idle' battery packs sufficient to run new video hardware – but did city officials fall for a system too expensive and impractical?

"...down with their own equipment, including a gun, a Taser, and a set of handcuffs. And the car functions..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Indictment in Officer-Involved Shooting

Former yogurt shop suspect was fearful of cops

"...Drive. At one point, Wilson attempted to use his Taser to stop Pierce, Lehmberg said, but it was not..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Hot dogs, (unrelated) gas flares, and other savory tidbits

"..."Taser" is an acronym for Thomas A. Smith's electric rifle,..."

July 23, 2010 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Live Shots

The Montreal Jazz Festival skronks Zornumental

"...Masada String Trio, and finally, again, Marc Ribot on Taser, the last Marathon set lit up on Zorn's fiery..."

July 9, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

April 9, 2010 News Feature

APD Implements Suggested 'Action Items'

Acevedo agrees with all but four DOJ recommendations

"...suggestion that incidents in which an officer points a Taser at someone but does not pull the trigger be..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...because he refused a supervisor's order to use a Taser on a man who he thought was a candidate..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature

Point Austin: Not About the Cameras

The Sanders shooting has not been justified

"...the mistaken thought that Rocha might have grabbed her Taser – and her immediate kill-shot in response. No License..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...released video of Kathryn Winkfein, a 72-year-old grandmother, being Tasered by Precinct 3 Deputy Constable Christopher Bieze after she..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature

Eastside Police Shooting: One Man Dead, One Wounded

Officials ask for calm and patience from the community

"...in that circumstance. Asked by a reporter if a Taser had been an option, the chief said the officer..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

The Green Movement

KRS-One and Hakim Green bring the Stop the Violence Movement to Austin

"...was a mistake and he meant to grab his taser or whether he was reaching for his gun doesn’t..."

Jan. 21, 2009 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Dead Dogs Don't Lie

If your pet escapes, pray for Animal Control

"...difficult for an officer to get close enough to Taser a small, fast-moving target...."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Family Questions Pierce's Arrest

Onetime suspect in yogurt shop murder case charged with assault

"...suspect – Man­nix said police had to use a Taser to gain control – took Pierce into custody around..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Family Questions Pierce's Arrest

Onetime suspect in yogurt shop murder case charged with assault

"...suspect – Man­nix said police had to use a Taser to gain control – took Pierce into custody around..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Shout-Out' to Austin Police?

"...of color have died from police bullets, 50,000-volt relentless Taser shocks or outright beatings, some coupled with chemical sprays,..."

May 7, 2008 Postmarks

Hernandez Beating

At issue is 2005 arrest made after man got into fender bender near Burnet and Steck

"...Hawkins, Hernandez then resisted arrest – Heilman used his Taser on him three times and hit him with his..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Grown Man Wears Spandex, Touches Balls ...

The Defuser takes to the court.

"...grenades – though a few might disagree about those taser gloves. The Defuser's no comic book novice, keeping around..."

Jan. 31, 2008 News Post by Andrea Grimes

NOPD, You Got Some 'Splainin to Do

Video footage from New Orleans catches city employee threatening press with a taser.

"...yesterday. "You know why people were arrested, stunned with Tasers,, and pepper sprayed. You have it on videotape," New..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council Notebook

What's happening this week in Council chambers?

"...amongst other things. Item 62 drops $337,000 on new TASERs. Shocking! Item 72: Setting a public hearing Sept. 27..."

Aug. 29, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...force Lamar from the house, shot him with a Taser, and took him into custody at 11:27am. He was..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

On the Lege

News from beneath the pink granite dome

March 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Report: Arrests Up, Use of Force Down

While there was an overall increase in arrests made by Austin Police last year, the overall rate of police use of force declined, according to a recent APD report

"...The department also reports that police use of Taser weapons has decreased nearly 36%, while officers reported a..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...she shot Rocha because she believed he'd taken her Taser and would use it on her supervisor, Sgt. Don..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Double Standards?

"...struggle, during which he got a hold of a Taser and fired upon two officers. Minor injuries were had..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Postmarks

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Our readers talk back.

"...turns up very little, just one syndicated column. Substituting "Taser" for "drunk driving" yields dozens of entries (I stopped..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column

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