Lawyer John Burris, Black Activists, Stump for Tasers — and Against Police Union’s Taser Measure

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Shawn Richard (left) and John Burris (right) announce their support for Tasers. Photo by Julian Mark/Mission Local

By Julian Mark, Mission Local

On Wednesday, the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, civil rights attorney John Burris, along with the organization Brothers Against Guns, announced their support for arming San Francisco cops with Tasers.

But only if the weapons’ use policy is subject to strict civilian oversight.

Read the complete story at Mission Local.

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