Hubbard officers get zapped tonight

HUBBARD

Officer Ken Steepleton is a firm believer in a non-lethal weapon that can incapacitate someone with 50,000 volts of electricity.

“All your focus goes directly to the pain that’s shocking your body,” said Steepleton. “It’s enough to make you a believer.”

Steepleton, a 12-year veteran of the township police department, underwent training on the electronic multi-purpose incapacitation device, better known as a stun gun, at the township administration building tonight. Trustees recently authorized officers to carry the non-lethal weapons, but before they could add it to their arsenal, officers had to learn about the weapon. That meant experiencing its effects.

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