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Electric belt shocks unruly prisoners into submission
Santa Ana authorities defend REACT belts as a shock staff device used on inmates under marshal control. The 50 000 volt eight second bursts can be worn under clothing with a remote gun. Critics call the method cruel and unusual punishment despite few documented incidents. Manufacturer Stun Tech says the belts are effective and non lethal with limited use. 150 belts are in use nationwide.
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Santa Ana
Calif
David Kairys
Temple University School of Law
Philadelphia
Stun-Tech Inc
Cleveland
Elizabeth Ryan
Ryan
Kankakee
Ill
Pensacola
Fla
Gestapo Taeng, Twellman
Orange County Marshal’s Office