Topic: Greg Hamilton

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Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton In Awe Of Grandma Being Tasered By Constable [A1ETJF TQPU]
0:00 - 0:36

Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton In Awe Of Grandma Being Tasered By Constable [A1ETJF TQPU]

Travis County Sheriff Criticizes Deputy for Tasing Elderly Woman

Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton issued a formal statement expressing shock after viewing dashcam footage of a deputy constable tasing a 72-year-old woman. The video has gained national attention, leading to a public disagreement between the Sheriff's Office and the Constable's department regarding the use of force during the traffic stop.

Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton In Awe Of Grandma Being Tasered By Constable [A1ETJF TQPU]
1:29 - 2:13

Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton In Awe Of Grandma Being Tasered By Constable [A1ETJF TQPU]

Sheriff Hamilton and Sergeant Major Griffin Dispute Use of Force

Sheriff Greg Hamilton criticized the deputy's failure to de-escalate the situation before deploying a taser on the 72-year-old woman. Sergeant Major Gary Griffin dismissed the Sheriff's critique as "armchair quarterbacking," noting that Hamilton was not present at the scene. Griffin maintained that while the situation could have been handled differently, the deputy's actions were within the scope of departmental training.

The program concludes with an announcement of the second annual 4th of July parade and a commendation for Chief Acevedo's transparency in communicating with the public. The hosts and guests, including Sheriff Greg Hamilton and Wayne Vincent, emphasize their shared goal of a safe city that respects constitutional rights. The segment ends with well-wishes for the Sheriff's upcoming election.