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Panel hears raves, ACLU dissent about Tasers (AP)

STEVENS POINT – A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher proposed a quick experiment about the newest police tool for subduing unruly bad guys and protecting officers – the X26 Taser – as the safety of the weapon has come under question.

“I could think everyone in this room could be Tasered and we would have no problems,” John Webster told about 100 law enforcement officials who gathered Tuesday for a meeting to develop a state policy about how best to use the weapon.