DENVER, Colorado - July 24, 2008 - The City of Denver, responding to a request from the American Civil Liberties Union, has said it will not employ high tech, 'science fiction-like' weapons in its security operations during the Democratic National Convention.

Recently, it was  reported that the political parties were spending portions of their respective $50 million budgets on weapons such as the “goo gun” and a “sonic ray gun” - both previously used for crowd control in the streets of Iraq - as part of their "top secret" security measures.

On Wednesday, Rocky Mountain News reported that Denver officials, as part of an agreement to delay a public information lawsuit by the ACLU, have said no such weapons will be purchased to guard the DNC.

"This budget overview reaffirms to the public our goal to provide the most effective and comprehensive security possible while maintaining an event that is inclusive and enjoyable for all," said Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, as quoted by the Rocky Mountain News.

"Later, the city disclosed more details about its purchases, which currently are projected to come in at $18.2 million," writes reporter Kevin Vaughan. "They will not include non-lethal weapons that use 'slime' or 'goo' to immobilize protesters or that use microwaves or sonic waves to induce pain or other discomfort. Some convention watchers had alleged that the city might purchase a weapon that would cause people to defecate."