After six days of trial, the case against two Johnstown police officers went to a federal jury on Monday, which ruled in their favor. The lawsuit was filed by Michael Sheets, 42, who said the officers used excessive force when they arrested and used a Taser on him in 2006.

"It kind of validated what we were saying," said Johnstown Police Chief Craig Foust. "We have the policies in place, it was the proper use of force, and we were real happy with the outcome."

Foust said despite the allegations, the officers did the job they're trained to do. He added, while the department supplies all the tools, such as the guns, Tasers and other weapons, it is also obligated to make sure the officers know how to use them, not only so they know how to deal with incidents properly but also to protect themselves.

"We've recently gone through a period of updating all of our policies, including one of the most important policies we have, use of force, and that held up to scrutiny yesterday in the final decision by the jury," said Foust.

Johnstown police officers are trained annually on the use of Tasers.