Another Taser Death – Aussie Cops Call For Calm Heads
A man who died after being Tasered by Australian police had been stunned up to 28 times, according to reports made public today. But the acting president of the Qld Police Union, Ian Leavers, said he wants an end to public speculation, and that the coroner’s inquest should be allowed to run its course.
Antonio Galeano was stunned by up to 28 times by arresting north Queensland police, and details of the autopsy reveal that the 34-year-old man had a heart condition.
Perhaps it is time Australian police were taught better self-defense and manhandling skills instead of relying on gadgets to bridge the gap for their lack of … whatever.
If someone with a dicky heart was hit multiple times by a stun gun, I personally am not surprised he died. And certainly the street cops are unlikely to have known the risks.
In the meantime, the police personnel involved in the incident have received death threats, and are under police protection themselves.
I believe all our police need better training and less gadgetry.
