Comment on Ethics reviews come amid ties between police chiefs, Taser

Ethics reviews come amid ties between police chiefs, Taser

Two big cities are reviewing their ethics policies after The Associated Press reported on how their police chiefs were closely linked to a company that won contracts to supply officers with body cameras. The reviews come after the AP reported Tuesday that Taser International was building financial ties to current and former police chiefs who promote the company's body cameras and video storage system. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker directed staff to review whether the rules on relationships with city vendors should be updated after facing questions about Chief Chris Burbank's speeches at Taser-sponsored events and online promotional video. Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke said the city is reviewing whether its code should be strengthened to address perception problems, including vendor-funded travel and product endorsements. The decision by Memorial Villages, Texas, police chief J.D.

 

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