SALINA, Kan- Salina Police are reviewing an arrest last Friday night where a Wichita man was tased for not getting out of his car when requested by an officer to do so.
Capt. Mike Sweeney said Tuesday morning, it is department policy to review all cases where there was a use of force by an officer.
Sweeney said at the conclusion of the review if there was a violation of department policy, the officer would be disciplined.
About 11 p.m. Friday night, 30-year-old Zachary Noel was stopped at Ninth and Kirwin, in the area where police were conducting a seat belt enforcement program.
The officer learned Noel had a suspended driver’s license and asked Noel to get out of his car. The officer tased Noel when he thought Noel was going to drive away after he put his hand on the gearshift of the car.
Noel was charged with driving with a suspended license and obstruction. Video from a cellphone in the car recorded the exchange police have reviewed the video.