Bottom line IMO: Unless the policeman had reasonable cause to suspect she had a weapon she was about to use, this is utterly inexcusable. LOTS of 68-year-olds are heart patients for whom tasing could cause serious harm.
MM
Hellofa standard you got there, MississippiMan. If the suspect is about to use a weapon, the cop may use the Taser.
When can the cop pull his gun -- after he's shot?