Police Employ Stun Gun on Fan at Pirates Game

Pittsburgh police were required to employ a stun gun on an unruly fan at a Pirates game.

According to police, the 41-year-old male from Friendship was being escorted away from his seat during the game against Colorado after he had threatened another male fan.

A police detective then told the suspect that he was under arrest, at which point he refused to put his hands behind his back. Another officer then employed his self defense device on the man in order to get him to comply with police orders.

Although this incident was not the same as the one that saw a fan running on to the field during a baseball game, it did still have serious implications. After all, one fan is alleged to have threatened another even if the reason involved is not known.

When it comes to live games it is important that police have on hand the necessary tools at their disposal to ensure that every one remains safe. However, if there is someone who goes against this they can rest assured that they have the personal equipment at hand to effectively bring that individual under control by removing them from the scene.

Not only that, but to prevent a situation from disrupting a game for too long it is essential that officers have a device that they can employ that will put an end to a situation that could ruin a day out for others or put the lives of others at risk.

After all, when it comes to live games that involve thousands of spectators it is essential for safety to be at the forefront of people’s minds. Knowing what is going on around you and being alert to what is going on will aid those when the time calls for it.

Furthermore, when officers have the assistance from a stun gun no brute force is necessary between an officer and the individual involved. This then helps to reduce the time needed to apprehend a suspect in the safest way possible without causing any injuries to the officer or suspect.

This is essentially why it has become the ideal defense tool for police departments to employ.