In 2008, Officer Podlin was involved in an incident where he tased and subsequently shot Mr. Buchanan, who was reportedly wielding a baseball bat. The use of force was contested, with allegations that Buchanan was unarmed and compliant at the time of the shooting. Legal proceedings ensued, questioning the appropriateness of the force used and the department’s handling of the situation. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/buchanan-v-gulfport-police-dept-1?utm_source=openai))
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