Catherine Cortez Masto: “I want to thank our witnesses for being here today and for their important work in our communities.”

Calling it horrific and unacceptable.

A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests.

Detainment based on physical appearance erodes all Americans’ civil liberties.

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.