Critics: TYC's pepper spray policy is vague

Courtesy Daily Texan  Mon, 12/03/2007 - 11:00pm

Local residents criticized the Texas Youth Commission's proposed draft of a use-of-force policy as vague, among other problems, at a public hearing Monday.



 

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