"Don't Tase Me, bro!," or at least, don't Tase me in the chest. Taser International, the maker of the well-known stun gun used by police and consumers worldwide, has issued its first warning of possible cardiac arrest in its history.

The Merced (CA) Internal Affairs division is investigating a report that a Merced police officer twice used a Taser on a double-leg amputee in a wheelchair. The man, who is missing both legs, was carrying no weapons.

A man who was tased, and threatened with tasering between his genital and anal regions plans to sue the Boise Police Department for excessive use of force.

One has to wonder, upon reading the headline, just what exactly a pastor could do that would aggravate police to the point where they would taser him? Obviously, both parties are human, and subject to human foibles, but still.

A nationwide study examining the safety of Tasers® used by law enforcement agencies suggests the devices are safe, causing a low occurrence of serious injuries.

Using a Taser to control agitated suspects in police custody is standard operating procedure for many law enforcement agencies. In some circles, however, the idea that using a Taser could lead to a suspect's death has caused controversy.