Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Chief Deputy Richard “Dick” Alexander gets support from Investigator Deputy Chris Marrs, left, and Sheriff Paul Fletcher, right, during a demonstration of the Taser by instructors James Saunders and Mitch Griggs. Six local officers underwent training for use of the “Taser” weapon recently at the Franklin County Law Enforcement Center.  See the July 30 edition of the Optic-Herald for more details.