March 19, 2024

Police chief stunned with Taser to raise money

GILBERTVILLE — The Gilbertsville police chief has raised money in an unusual way to help purchase Tasers and body cameras for the department’s officers.

Police Chief Dave McGlaughlin allowed an officer to shock him using a Taser on Thursday night during halftime at a basketball game between Don Bosco High School and Columbus High School.

The police chief said he did it to help out the department, but didn’t enjoy being shocked.