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.
Why officers are embracing this hands-on compliance tool
Norwegian police officer and researcher Espen Dahlen-Lervåg offers real-world, hands-on training scenarios for frontline officers
Spark discussion in the training room or shift briefing with a quote from “The Art of War”
A judge sentenced the retired Mount Vernon police sergeant to six months in prison for tasing a man seven times in two minutes while he was handcuffed
Body camera footage shows the Windsor Police officer telling the suspect, “I’m going to [expletive] tase you” before discharging a round from his handgun
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Inside the crosshairs: A sniper’s perspective on tactical challenges, training gaps, and the role of less-lethal tools
Officers must have approval before deploying crowd-control weapons, and blast balls must be thrown underhand unless facing an immediate threat
The TASER Pulse 2 has a 15-foot range for reliable, less-lethal personal protection
From dynamic entries to crowd control, see how Pepperball’s BURST and VK-SBL PRO PLUS are transforming non-lethal tactics for law enforcement
“The new PepperBall Fill System is a game-changer for law enforcement agencies striving for operational efficiency and self-sufficiency,” said Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall
“The VK-SBL PRO PLUS provides officers with the power and adaptability needed for daily patrol or tactical use,” said Joe Buice, Director of Customer Implementation and Success at PepperBall.
“The Sentry 68 was developed to give officers and correctional staff a reliable and easy-to-carry solution for fast-moving situations,” said Scott Quarles, Director of Product Management at PepperBall
“In today’s unpredictable environment, officers need tools they can rely on to manage high-stress situations effectively. The BURST provides law enforcement with a safe, reliable option to gain control of volatile conditions without resorting to lethal force,” said Carl Sims, PepperBall Senior Director of Training
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Proper practice, especially under stress, helps officers use these tools safely and effectively
Quick action averted tragedy when a suspect with a knife advanced on officers
It’s a safety measure that protects not only officers but citizens and property too
After using their cruisers to chase the man, who was running away on foot, White Settlement Police officers were able to catch up to the suspect and tase him
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“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
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