One small town fired police officer Mark Oakley after people complained he’d used excessive force by shocking them with a Taser without cause. Despite that, another small town police force employed him part-time.
Last week, federal officials revealed they’d indicted Oakley on excessive force charges. If convicted, he could spend time in prison.
This recent development raises questions, including this: Can an officer facing such an indictment continue to carry a police badge in North Carolina?…