INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - It's called "less lethal," but bean bag rounds pack a serious punch.
"It still can cause serious bodily injury or death, you have to be judicious about how you deploy it and when you deploy it," said Lt. Tom Sellas, commander of IMPD’s SWAT team.
Right now only IMPD SWAT has access to the tool. The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police has been pushing the city to purchase bean bags for all districts. Officials say that should happen by the summer.
IMPD to get "less lethal" weapon in 2017 - 13 WTHR Indianapolis
"It still can cause serious bodily injury or death, you have to be judicious about how you deploy it and when you deploy it," said Lt. Tom Sellas, commander of IMPD’s SWAT team.
Right now only IMPD SWAT has access to the tool. The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police has been pushing the city to purchase bean bags for all districts. Officials say that should happen by the summer.
IMPD to get "less lethal" weapon in 2017 - 13 WTHR Indianapolis