Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighed in on NY1's investigative series on Taser use at the NYPD earlier this week, saying "any death deserves a thorough investigation." The reporting uncovered the death of Adrian Cevallos, who was shot with a Taser in front of his home in 2024 during a schizophrenic episode. New York state Attorney General Letitia James is now investigating Cevallos' death. Mamdani also said he is examining whether Tasers should be used in mental health calls. | Spectrum News NY1

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Our new hires were put through Taser training yesterday. We post these videos to show the public why officers go through Taser training. Officers train with Tasers so they fully understand exactly how it affects the body. This builds empathy, accountability and better judgment. Tasers are a serious use of force tool, not a punishment and training helps ensure they're used only when necessary to stop dangerous situations and prevent greater injury to everyone involved. | East Chicago Police Depar

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