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Civil Liberties

Police in New Jersey Excited About Getting Tasers

"Civil rights" groups also supporting roll out

Reason Staff | 8.1.2013 12:52 PM

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After years of frustration, Tasers are in the hands of the first police officers in Bergen County, a move applauded by both law enforcement and civil rights groups as long overdue and a potential lifesaver.

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