Champaign Police Get Stun Guns

The Champaign City Council has approved the use of stun guns for its police department. Champaign had the only major police department in central Illinois without the stun guns. The vote was 6-3. This isn't the first time the city has considered a stun-gun proposal. Police rescinded a similar request in 2004 after there was pushback from the community. The stun guns will cost about $93,000 for a five-year contract. Public comment before the vote focused on dangers of the stun guns and their high price tag.