Less Lethal
The Less Lethal topic section covers the complex topic of nonlethal force using TASERs and other weapons by police officers, with the latest news, training and expert columns.
The evolving need for reliable, effective less-lethal options in law enforcement
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about less-lethal weapons and their use
Why officers are embracing this hands-on compliance tool
“During the scuffle...officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games & will continue to investigate,” the agency stated
A pivotal 2020 case examines how TASER logs and video footage can impact an ongoing debate surrounding police use of force
Axon’s Thi Luu and Andy Wrenn explain how portable virtual reality training pods and realistic scenarios can improve officer performance, safety and community engagement
MILO’s simulations offer realistic training options that allow departments to train their officers in both the use of firearms and less-lethal force options
See how Axon’s virtual reality training and its TASER 10 VR Controller collide to provide law enforcement officers with realistic
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Smith discusses the TASER 10, VR-based training and the impact of AI on policing, highlighting how these advancements enhance officer safety, efficiency and effectiveness
The testing found that PepperBall projectiles consistently achieved the required precision at distances up to 42 feet
The man insisted the machete was “not a weapon” before attempting to flee through the airport
Both Waterloo Police Department officers are in stable condition and are expected to recover
The suspect fled a White Settlement Police Department traffic stop in a vehicle, ran away on foot and attempted to carjack a truck before his eventual arrest
I tested a new type of product – here’s how it went
Exploring the ever-growing array of options and implements that promise to restore order to out-of-control situations
MLB Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench thanked “Cincinnati’s finest” for a “great catch” in a Tweet featuring an autographed photo
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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies deployed a TASER and a BolaWrap but neither stopped the man’s approach
How an ancient tool inspired today’s non-lethal, non-contact restraint BolaWrap
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Edenton Police Department Chief said the remote-restraint devices are building trust in his community as they minimize harm to his officers and the residents they are paid to protect
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies fired multiple shots at the suspect after he refused to comply with commands and pointed the shotgun toward them
Chief James E. White praises the effectiveness of BolaWrap in safely restraining individuals without harm, with a surge in mental health-related calls, the Detroit PD’s commitment to minimal-force policing aligns with Wrap Technologies’ “no-harm” principle, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public safety techniques
“There’s no penetration, there’s no laceration,” CEO Steve Luna said after the test. “This is what it’s intended to do”
When policing in a crowd, employ tactics that are well-trained, effective and consistently present you in a positive light
The Fairfax County Police Department found that the devices added substantially to its capacity to resolve crisis situations
Exploring new strategies for reducing gun deaths through research and data analysis
Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Axon’s experts to unravel the complexities of officer-involved shootings and the potential for reducing gun fatalities
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