Tempe Police Under Fire Over Stun Gun Incident | Phoenix News

A Tempe mother’s raw video of police tasing her son during a mental health crisis has ignited national outrage, sparking an investigation into the officers’ actions. Monique Harris recorded the incident on July 31st at her home, pleading with officers to evaluate her son Malik Pitts — who she says suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia — instead of arresting him. Police claim Pitts resisted arrest and bit an officer, leading to felony charges. The NAACP condemned the force as “severe excessive force,” especially after another recent filmed altercation involving Tempe police and a Black man. While the city says it’s reviewing all footage and emphasizing de-escalation training, the Officers Association defended their actions, calling them necessary amid high call volumes — and reminding everyone that “very few law enforcement encounters that involve any level of necessary force look pretty.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63bd723eaad59514