Officer reprimanded for Tasering self

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 13 (UPI) -- An unnamed Madison, Wis., police officer was reprimanded after the officer accidentally fired a Taser -- injuring his or her own hand.

Lt. Kristen Roman of the Professional Standards and Internal Affairs office said the officer, whose name and gender were not disclosed, discharged the electricity weapon while performing a checkout procedure, the Madison Capital Times reported Tuesday.

However, the officer did not ensure that the Taser was not loaded with an air cartridge, and it fired a bolt into the officer's hand, delivering a massive electric jolt and injuring the hand.

A summary of the event released by the Madison Police Department said the officer's offense violated Madison Police Department policy and demonstrated a disregard for safety.