Most people go out of their way to avoid being struck with a Taser.

That's not the case for 10 community leaders from Greene County who are raising money for the local Peace Officers Association's community enrichment programs.

Whoever raises the most money "wins" the opportunity to be Tased by police Sept. 13 at Greene County High School's home football game against Saydel in Jefferson.

Fundraising competitors include Brian Phillips, principal of Green County High School, his vice principal and the editor of the Jefferson Herald.

Phillips wasn't enthusiastic about the prospect of winning when he spoke to the Register, but admitted it was an interesting way to raise money for a good cause.

As for those who have concerns about the appropriateness or safety of the event, Phillips said that, while not pleasant, the experience won't be fatal.

"Anyone who wants to can be exposed to the Taser, if they'd like," Captain Heath Enns of the Jefferson Police Department said. "A local radio reporter was recently exposed to it for a story."

Enns confirmed that all Jefferson police officers have had exposure to Taser shock, which is required by the department of all officers who are allowed to use a Taser.

He said that anyone concerned with a Taser isn't familiar with, it and that the shock only lasts a few moments, calling Taser exposure "very, very safe."

"(The winner) will have to sign a waiver," Phillips said. "It's nerve-racking, but it will only be for five seconds."

According to news station KCCI, Phillips is currently in second place behind the front-runner McGinn, and $600 has already been raised so far.

Aaron Calvin covers trending news for the Register. Reach him at acalvin@registermedia.com, 515-556-9097 or on Twitter at @aaronpcalvin.

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