Teen's Death Prompts Taser Ban

Following the death of a 17-year-old, Pensacola Police have banned the firing of Tasers from moving vehicles.

By: Christian Stapleton | WKRG
Published: October 10, 2009

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The Pensacola Police Department has
banned the firing of Taser guns by officers from moving vehicles
following the death of a 17-year-old.
The teenager died this month after a patrol officer fired the
stun gun from his cruiser. The teen then fell from his bike and the
officer hit him with his cruiser, according to witnesses. The
officer had ordered Victor Steen to stop after spotting him at a
vacant construction site early on the morning of Oct. 3.
The officer is on paid leave while authorities investigate. The
death has prompted community protests and vigils.
On Friday, Assistant Pensacola Police Chief Chip Simmons said
officers would no longer be allowed to fire Tasers from their
cruisers.