Lower Merion Police released video of an officer using a Taser on a woman during a traffic stop, saying he was justified in his use of force while also stating he didn't follow best practices when he initially approached the vehicle. On January 8, Lower Merion Police conducted a traffic stop on 36-year-old Chaine Jordan near the intersection of Conshohocken State and Rock Hill roads. Lower Merion Police officials made the announcement Tuesday while also revealing video of the encounter which has prompted calls for the department to change their use of force policy. Officials said he didn’t wait for backup, didn’t sync his body camera with his squad car and denied the woman's request for a supervisor.Ī Lower Merion police officer was justified in using a Taser on a woman during a traffic stop earlier this month but did not follow best practices when he initially approached her vehicle, according to law enforcement officials. Officials also said the officer who used the Taser on the woman didn’t use his training correctly when he initially approached her vehicle.Lower Merion Police Superintendent Mike McGrath said the woman was uncooperative and agitated during the traffic stop and that the use of force was justified.Lower Merion Police released video of an officer using a Taser on a woman during a traffic stop, saying he was justified in his use of force while also stating he didn't follow best practices when he initially approached the vehicle.
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