Audio: Officers respond to Brian Layton Cardall

Brian Layton Cardall died after being tased by police on June 9, 2009, near Hurricane, Utah. Listen to audio from police officers responding on the scene. More on this story at www.sltrib.com.

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[clbboxzz]

Though this is a sad and unfortunate incident having an individual running around on a road where posted speed limits range between 45-55 mph put himself and passing motorists in immediate threat of danger. It isn’t a matter of whether or not he had a weapon but if he himself can cause immediate threat of life then use of less than lethal force is justified.

[brentwill77]

@zapazoid , I gave plenty of commands to you mom.

[killerrobbin666]

Holy shit! Why would you shoot a mental ill man twice with a taser? How mother F*****G STUPID CAN YOU BE?

We miss you soooo much brian!

:'(

[1rough1diamond1]

Some say, this is exactly why tasers are now used. FALSE. Tasers are SUPPOSE to be used instead of guns. Meaning, during say, a scuffle, instead pulling out a real gun and killing, you instead use the NON-LETHAL gun. Why was this fine man NOT physically detained 1st ? My brother is a cop, and will NOT use a taser unless there is NO alternative. First is verbal commands, then physical restraining, THEN alternative methods.

[MrGutplow]

yea thats it taze a mentaly ill man not once but twice, all i can say is how can that cop sleep at night?ladies and gents just type police brutality in on youtube search and watch, does itt make ya feel safer? only a small % of what these cops do is caught on tape, all the rest is swept under the rug, because a cops word is believed over a civillians word hands down. i remember when it was a free country, however that was long ago. and if my comments bother you then TFB.

[glowstickgorilla1]

Great Comment! Way to put yourself in someone else's shoes and be objective - Maybe we can follow your example and say something just as profound when you or one or your loved ones drops to the ground 'dead as a doornail' as the result of a situation like this :D

[smashslc]

I am in shock after listening to this. This is tragic, and my deepest condolences for those who loved him so dearly.

[zapazoid]

Police gave plenty of commands to this nut.