Press Releases

Attorney General To Examine Policies And Procedures Regarding Non-Lethal Use Of Force

CONTACT: Cindy Maguire, Assistant Attorney General, (802) 828-5514

August 10, 2007 - The Attorney General’s Office announced today that the Office will examine and recommend best practices, policies and procedures regarding the non-lethal use of force by law enforcement officers. The review will address, in particular, the use of tasers. The Office will also address two recent incidents involving the use of tasers in Brattleboro.