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Rhode Island State Police Get Tasers

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Reason Staff | 10.15.2013 8:30 AM

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Rhode Island state police have purchased Tasers for all troopers and are training them in their proper use. 

State police commander Colonel Steven O'Donnell said the aim is to prevent the use of firearms where possible.

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