Bribe Accusations By Multiple US Cities Against Taser
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It's about time this came out
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For background on how this company operates, I would urge you to see the documentary "Killing Them Safely".
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......and the City of Orlando booted them out last summer!
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More of Tasers tactics:
Rival sues Taser over loss of Phoenix police body-cam contract
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Police commander’s relationship with Axon raises questions about Pittsburgh’s no-bid contract for body cameras
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