Catherine Cortez Masto: “This injects $45 billion into our economy, and actually provides good-paying jobs for 400,000 Nevadans.”

Targeted violence towards a law enforcement officer is completely unacceptable and anyone who tries to hurt a cop because of their job should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Calling it horrific and unacceptable.

But work in this industry presents distinct mental health risks, and we owe it to construction workers to find solutions.

The device presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests — even more so if it is deployed without clear limits, appropriate training, and comprehensive oversight.