School Security Guards Could Carry Tasers

What do you think about security guards in Mobile County Public Schools carrying tasers?
Superintendent Roy Nichols is recommending the school board allow security personnel to carry and use tasers.
Nichols said, "Our security officers often find themselves responding to alarms in the middle of the night, trying to break up fights, trying to protect kids if intruders come into the schools and they need something to protect themselves."
But the superintendent's recommendation said security personnel can only use tasers after being trained and certifed by Mobile Police and, Nichols said, "There will be a policy adopted by the board outlining when they can and when they cannot use the taser."
Nichols cited one incident where he believes a taser could have prevented a tragedy.
He said, "We had a student who committed suicide with a gun at Davidson last year. There was an officer right there trying to talk him out of the gun. (The officer) might have been able to taze him and save his life."
We asked people in Mobile what they thought of the idea.
Karleigh Ingram said, "I probably wouldn't want them to carry tasers."
Ray Mahathy said, "I think it would be a great idea. Personally, I think the devices are more of a life saying device than they are a hindrance to life."
According to Paul Thrash, "I think tasers are a rough thing if you hit the people the wrong way."
And Patrick Hall said, "With a taser, there's a controversy of someone with a heart condition, but I guess that's better than blowing a hole in somebody or being unarmed."
The proposal is on the agenda for school board approval at the next meeting, which is scheduled for Monday night.