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SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) -- San Francisco State University police officers will soon be carrying a weapon that members of the San Francisco Police Department are still not allowed to use.
Under a new agreement between the California State University system and police, officers at all 23 CSU campuses will be allowed to carry Tasers.
That policy change has San Francisco police officers shaking their heads.
"It is a little ironic. Yes, it is," said San Francisco Police spokesman Carlos Manfredi.
Ironic because the San Francisco Police Department has tried unsuccessfully for years to win approval to use Tasers. The San Francisco Police Commission placed so many restrictions on their use, the request was withdrawn two years ago after a contentious debate.
"The weather. Are they near puddles? Are they too skinny? At the end of the day, the chief of police said 'Stop!' He doesn't want our officers second guessing," said Manfredi
Critics charge that police will rely too heavily on Tasers, and say they are not safe for those with heart conditions or under certain medications.
Police say it's a non-lethal use of force.
The San Francisco State President Leslie Wong issued a statement that read in part, "As we integrate this new equipment for our officers, we will work to ensure that it contributes to enhanced campus safety and security."
Some students say they're okay with campus police carrying Tasers.
"If it's necessary. I mean, it is less lethal force," said one senior.
"If regular police don't have Tasers, I don't think state or university police need them," said another student.
Officers will first have to undergo training before they're allowed to carry the devices.