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The independent investigation into the incident where a UCLA student had a Taser used on him in Powell Library has been completed, and a report has been released.

The report, authored by Merrick Bobb, finds that a UCPD officer violated the department's use of force policies in this incident, and further recommends that UCPD change those policies to ban the use of a Taser on passive resisters.

Former Acting Chancellor Norman Abrams released a statement about the report, including the following:

"I firmly believe that it is important for officers to be provided with carefully drawn, concise policies so that they can respond to incidents appropriately and in a manner that minimizes the use of force. For that reason, I have advised UCLA Police Chief Karl Ross that I support many of the recommended policy changes. Chief Ross is fast-tracking a review of the policy recommendations and has already indicated that he will be making revisions in the four areas outlined above."

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