The taser deployment only lasted for one second. They say their own investigation shows the force used was minimal.
A wave of social‑media speculation has drawn intense public attention to a recent police encounter in Searcy, prompting officials to release video evidence in an effort to clarify what happened.
The Searcy Police Department issued a statement explaining that an officer’s traffic stop, subsequent struggle, and a single TASER deployment were captured on body‑worn and patrol‑car cameras, and that an internal review found the officer’s actions complied with department policy.
Officer’s Traffic Stop Leads to TASER Deployment
According to the Searcy Police Department, an officer observed a red/maroon vehicle turn onto Beebe Capps Expressway, crossing both lanes and prompting another driver to brake to avoid a collision. The officer initiated a traffic stop based on that violation. The patrol‑car camera captured the vehicle’s maneuver.
During the stop, the officer saw an unlabeled medicine bottle in plain view inside the vehicle and asked the driver to exit. The driver initially argued but eventually complied. This interaction was recorded by the officer’s body‑worn camera.
The officer repeatedly instructed the driver not to reach into his pockets; the driver ignored the commands, creating a safety concern. After continued non‑compliance, the officer detained the driver, and the driver began resisting arrest. The officer used minimal force, and the body‑worn camera became dislodged during the struggle.
The officer deployed his TASER once, for approximately one second, contradicting online claims of multiple deployments. After the brief TASER activation, the driver placed his hands behind his back and was handcuffed. An ambulance was called within five minutes, and the officer turned on the patrol vehicle’s air conditioning while the driver was escorted inside.
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