Less Lethal

Reflex Protect Presidia Gel doesn’t spread once sprayed, and its effects can be easily reversed once compliance is achieved for quicker relief to the suspect and a quicker return to duty for the officer

Interactions with suspects can go from calm to violent within seconds, and officers need multiple tools to respond to varying levels of non-compliance

A detective and a doctor explain why Presidia Gel and Reflex Remove close the gap when it comes to self-defense and why they both carry it on the job

The device can direct sounds and messages up to 800 feet away while maintaining a safe decibel level, according to the company

A look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented

The answer is “Yes!”

The program, which trains officers to aim for areas less likely to be fatal, has sparked debate and questions

The judge's initial order said such weapons "may only be used on persons who pose a threat of serious bodily harm" to officers and others

The preliminary injunction bars officers' use of tear gas, pepper spray, wooden bullets and other less-lethal options

Some plaintiffs claimed that the devices cause hearing damage, dizziness and migraines

The officer is heard shouting “TASER!” several times in bodycam video released Monday

Officers were able to subdue the man, who had 14 previous arrests, police said

This device is designed to give police officers a less-lethal option that isn't based on pain compliance

A judge ordered all Rapid Response Team grenadiers and supervisors to receive 9 hours of new training