By: Joshua Bern

East Dakota Highway patrol cars have gotten rid of radar guns that sit inside their car, as they are said to emit radiation waves.

Studies are ongoing, but until studies have concluded, spokesman Adam Smith says, “The feeling here is to err on the side of caution until more is known and the issue.”

Two months ago, a few officers developed cancer from using the radars in their cars. Seventy radar guns have been banned from these patrol cars, and more are to be evaluated. Patrol officers will continue to use these radar guns mounted outside their cars.