The police and the Taser ‘win.’ A report has been released: Two University of Florida police officers who Tasered a student at a recent political forum were justified in their actions, according to a report released Wednesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Andrew Meyer, a 21-year-old UF student, was pinned to the ground [...]
Entries from October 25th, 2007
Probe Clears UF Police in Andrew Meyer ‘Don’t Tase Me Bro’ Taser Incident
October 25th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Free Speech, Physical Safety
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Not Your Average Joe’s Restaurant Chain Reports Data Breach
October 24th, 2007 · No Comments · Data Breaches
According to The Boston Globe: Not Your Average Joe’s, a Massachusetts restaurant chain, said yesterday that thieves have stolen credit card data belonging to its customers. The Dartmouth-based chain estimated less than 3,500 of the 350,000 customers it served in August and September had their credit card information stolen. The 14-restaurant chain said it is [...]
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Vancouver Airport Taser Death: Inquest Will Be Held, But Taser Use In Canada Continues
October 24th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Physical Safety
News of the upcoming inquest has just been released: A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of a Polish immigrant after being Tasered by RCMP at Vancouver International Airport. Jeff Dolan, B.C.’s assistant deputy chief coroner, says inquests are automatic when in-custody deaths are involved but no date has yet been set for [...]
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