Police Department Sued Over Taser Training and Discrimination

It is vital for employers to understand any physical limitations that their employees have. Not responding appropriately can lead to serious legal trouble. It’s a situation that happened recently in Union City, Georgia where a police detective sued her former employer. Jacqueline Lewis is an African-American woman who had been employed by the department for 10 years when her career stumbled. Lewis suffered a heart attack in 2009 and was diagnosed with a chronic heart condition. This condition didn’t render her unfit, so Lewis continued in her role until the department decided to require all employees to carry a Taser. As a part of the training, each employee was expected to submit to a five-second shock. Participants had to seek the consent of their physician prior to the training, but Lewis’ doctor refused permission because of her heart condition. Lewis’ superiors placed her on administrative leave, and a series of mishaps appears to have worsened…

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