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Thursday, April 25, 2013  South Carolina agents say two Marion police officers have been arrested for using excessive force on a suspect.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A man who drove away and then later ran from officers at a Williamsburg County checkpoint has died after being shocked four times with a stun gun.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Georgetown County deputies say an officer shot a dog because he feared for the safety of people in Andrews.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott raised an additional $2,000 for charity by getting shocked by a stun gun for two seconds.

Monday, August 20, 2012  The family of a 39-year-old schizophrenic man who died after a Taser struggle with Greenville police officers has sued the city.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  A Richland County deputy who shot and killed a man during a struggle in July has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the incident.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Authorities say a Chesnee woman who tried to bite a deputy during her arrest said she was the "Karate Kid" before assaulting the officer.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  The Sumter County Coroner confirmed Tuesday that the man killed by a trooper Saturday had a blood alcohol level that was more than three times the legal limit.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Some brave Columbia residents get a shocking lesson at the Columbia Police Department's Citizens Police Academy.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  A South Carolina man was arrested after allegedly using an illegal Taser in a fight with other fans during the Dallas Cowboys-New York Jets game Sunday night, state police said.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Three South Carolina troopers have been injured this year during training using Taser stun guns.

Friday, March 19, 2010  Tasers are helping to create a safer workplace in the Lexington County Detention Center.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  Tameka Hosendove and her three son's arrived at West Columbia's Pet Inc to see 2-year-old Rosalina.

Monday, February 08, 2010  Police say the dog was aggressive and lunged at them, leaving them no other choice but to taser the animal.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  The Columbia Police Department will soon have more tasers on the force.