Ada Police Department Looking to Add Non-Lethal Option with PepperBall Gun

Ada, MN — The Ada Police Department is looking into a new form of non-lethal defense that they can use an alternative to deadly force. Interim Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they are hoping to purchase PepperBall gun as new, non-lethal option to stop criminals or take control of a situation. Officer Hager explains what is meant by “non-lethal” and how it compares to other types of force.

Hager notes that there have been several situations in this past year where less than lethal force was used, but non-lethal would have been a better option if it were available. He talks more about what a PepperBall gun is and how would be utilized.

The PepperBall guns operate similar to paint ball gun and it would cost around $1000 to equip the Ada Police Department with the equipment.