Brattleboro approves new Taser policy

The town of Brattleboro has adopted a new policy on the use of Tasers following a critical report from an independent consultant who said two officers’ use of the stun guns on two protesters was “unnecessary and excessive.”

VPR News Week in Review: August 17, 2007

Even in the dog days of August, there’s news happening across the region. This week’s stories ranged from violent storms to state efforts to computerize medical records. There was also scrutiny of police use of Tasers and Senator Patrick Leahy’s reaction to the resignation of Presidential advisor Karl Rove. Here’s a look back at some of the voices in the week’s news: