Edmond Hightower had a history of assaulting inmates in the jail over the years and was flagged in 2013 to be placed in an isolated cell to protect other inmates
The Stun-Cuff is designed to attach directly to a prisoner's leg or wrist and be fired remotely, delivering a five second burst of fifty thousand volts.
It is impossible to eliminate the dangers associated with moving inmates in prisoner transport vehicles, but installing the right equipment can reduce the risks