Post by WaTcHeR on Feb 23, 2007 10:51:21 GMT -5
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- An internal investigation cleared three police officers of wrongdoing in the death of a man who was shocked multiple times by Taser guns.
Metro police said that Larry Noles stripped naked and ran out into the intersection of Seventh Street and Algonquin Parkway in September 2006.
Preliminary police reports indicated the police officers shocked Noles multiple times after he exhibited threatening behavior.
Louisville Police Chief Robert White announced Wednesday that three officers were cleared of any “use of force” violations.
White added that one officer, Michael Campbell, was reprimanded for failure to have his personal protective equipment readily available during the incident, and ordered Campbell to undergo counseling.
"Obviously, we had to do something," White said of the situation. "(The officer asks) do I mase him? Do I use my bat? Do I shockhim? Or do I get into a physical confrontation with him? (The officiers) exercised the option of using the Taser gun which was appropriate."
Noles' son, Jamar Noles, said that video from a police car surveillance camera of the incident that was released Wednesday did little to convince him that that the officers' action was appropriate.
"That's not human," Noles said. "I don't view it as human at all. It's hard, very hard."
A later medical report released by the Jefferson County coroner said that shocks from police Taser guns did not kill Noles.
According to the report by coroner Dr. Ron Holmes, Noles died of Bell’s mania and excited delirium.
Holmes said Noles' body was in a state of hyperactivity, and the Taser shocks did not play a role in his death.
“Apparently, it’s relatively rare,” Holmes said of Noles’ condition. “I've been here four years, it's the first time I've heard of it. According the medical examiner and also police, Mr. Noles had voluntary movement for 30 seconds after the Taser shocks.”
Video:
www.wlky.com/news/11073941/detail.html
Metro police said that Larry Noles stripped naked and ran out into the intersection of Seventh Street and Algonquin Parkway in September 2006.
Preliminary police reports indicated the police officers shocked Noles multiple times after he exhibited threatening behavior.
Louisville Police Chief Robert White announced Wednesday that three officers were cleared of any “use of force” violations.
White added that one officer, Michael Campbell, was reprimanded for failure to have his personal protective equipment readily available during the incident, and ordered Campbell to undergo counseling.
"Obviously, we had to do something," White said of the situation. "(The officer asks) do I mase him? Do I use my bat? Do I shockhim? Or do I get into a physical confrontation with him? (The officiers) exercised the option of using the Taser gun which was appropriate."
Noles' son, Jamar Noles, said that video from a police car surveillance camera of the incident that was released Wednesday did little to convince him that that the officers' action was appropriate.
"That's not human," Noles said. "I don't view it as human at all. It's hard, very hard."
A later medical report released by the Jefferson County coroner said that shocks from police Taser guns did not kill Noles.
According to the report by coroner Dr. Ron Holmes, Noles died of Bell’s mania and excited delirium.
Holmes said Noles' body was in a state of hyperactivity, and the Taser shocks did not play a role in his death.
“Apparently, it’s relatively rare,” Holmes said of Noles’ condition. “I've been here four years, it's the first time I've heard of it. According the medical examiner and also police, Mr. Noles had voluntary movement for 30 seconds after the Taser shocks.”
Video:
www.wlky.com/news/11073941/detail.html