Officers Punished In Student Tasing Incident

After months of waiting for the decision on what happens to the officers that were involved in the student tasing incident, the wait is over. According to al.com, Officer James Kent remains on administrative leave with pay, and disciplinary action is still pending,

Officer Justin Sams received a written reprimand and remedial training to improve his communication skills, and officers Phillip Champion and Gregory Pimm have returned to work.

The incident initially happened Nov. 8 at the 12^th Avenue Place Apartments on Frank Thomas Avenue when officers responded to a noise complaint call.