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M,INUTE'S OF TIDE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING IIELD MARCII 25, 1985. PAGI•,' 8 YEAR--TO-DA'i'E BUDGET APPROPRIATION COMPARED WITH ACTUAL EXPENDITURES AS OF DEC. 31, 1984* NON-LETHAI, WEAPON RFV I EW - POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilmember' Adams moved, Councilmember Frahm seconded, to approve Finance Director Kuehn's year-to-date budget appropriation compared with actual expenditures as of December 31, 1984. Motion, Ayes (4), Nays (0). Police Chief Kilbo demonstrated the non -lethal weapon (Nova XR-5000, stun gun) and asked for Council's approval to allow the officers to carry such weapon. Kilbo stated that he has discussed the side of fects with medical experts and they have no problems with the stun gun. Kilbo stated that he also checked with the insurance company and they foresee no problem with covering such weapon. Kilbo stated that strict guidelines will be followed by officers that use the stun gun. Kilbo noted that the police department will not buy the stun guns for the officers but each individual officer wi 11 buy the stun gun if: they wish to carry one. Kilbo noted that Brooklyn Park uses the stun gun and has had no problems with it. Kilbo explained that the stun gun is used to get control over someone who is not very cooperative with the police. City Attorney Radio stressed that this non -lethal weapon is only to be used in extreme cases and when reasonable force is necessary. Radio noted that adequate training should be required of all officers that carry such weapon. Acting Mayor Frahm stated that the weapon should be used as a defensive weapon only and not as an offensive weapon. Councilmember Grabek stated that strict guidelines should be followed when the use of th4.s weapon is necessary. Police Chief Kilbo stated that ever.ytime one of these weapons are used the of f icer will be required to keep a record of the instances when the weapon is used, and the police department will report to the Council on the incident. Councilmember L. Adams moved, Acting Mayor Frahm seconded, granted the police department permission to allow its officers to purchase the Nova XR-5000 and be allowed to use weapon according to department guidelines with regular reports from the police department when such weapon is used. Motion, Ayes (3), Nays (0).