Iowa Highway patrol yesterday as a precaution banning radar guns in Des Moines Iowa due to possible links to cancer.
Studies are showing radiation waves from these guns have caused the patrol to withdraw 70 radar guns from service. Troopers will use radar units with transmitters mounted on the outside of cruisers.
Adam Smith, spokesperson for the State Troopers says “The feeling here is to err on the side of caution until more is known about the issue.” This decision was made after three officers in Cedar Rapids filed claims the use of these guns long term caused their cancer.