3 chapters across the catalog
Hero Cop Narrative, Taser Corporation, and Body Camera PR
A story about an Ohio police officer who showed restraint by not shooting a suspect is identified as part of a public relations campaign for body cameras. The segment argues that Taser International is aggressively pushing expensive cloud-based camera systems to law enforcement. The hosts express skepticism that body cameras provide a full or objective account of police interactions.
Federal Funding for Police Body Cameras and Taser International Stock
President Obama proposed $263 million in federal funding to purchase 50,000 police body cameras and provide law enforcement training to build community trust. Taser International Inc., trading under the ticker TASR, is a primary manufacturer of these systems, though critics argue that constant surveillance could lead to the creation of "bionic robocops" controlled by command centers.
Taser International X12 Shotgun, Hospital Tasing Incidents
The hosts examine the Taser International X-Rep, a wireless electronic projectile fired from a standard 12-gauge shotgun. They express concern over the potential for lethal errors when mixing taser shells with live ammunition. The discussion includes a report on the increasing use of tasers in hospitals, specifically mentioning an incident involving the nephew of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
