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.
A “bumper protection” boot, a nonincendiary distraction device and a less lethal side saddle
Checking out Snakestaff Systems’ keychain-sized tourniquet, a better than ever Fisher Space Pen, the RIA 5.0 USA-made 9mm and Bryna’s shoulder-launched less lethal system
A review of use of force issues, including the carotid restraint and other force options that have been constrained or discontinued, plus innovations and options for the future
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An 8-year-old girl held a knife to her chest and refused to let police come closer
Shane DeWeber was stunned with a TASER twice with no effect after his estranged wife reported he was at her home licking her windows
Eric Moen was taken into custody only after a deputy shot him with a stun gun
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE) offers an eight-page roundup of pertinent cases to date and a list of suggested guidelines to help officers, trainers, and administrators with the issue
Has your agency done the necessary planning for large-scale crowd control, or is there a pervasive ‘it can’t happen here’ mindset?
The man was visibly drunk and harassing police and airport staff
Jacob Strickland has been charged with 3 counts of assault, 1 count of damage to property, and 1 count of resist, delay and obstruct
Even as the capabilities of silicon-based simulators increase, our carbon-based simulators (a.k.a. trainers and role players), still need traditional “inert” training tools
Study by TASER International and Calif. PD shows video cameras worn by police officers have a deterrent effect on citizens initiating false and frivolous allegations of police misconduct
A family stuck in traffic caught the crazy ordeal on tape
He died of a self-inflicted gun wound, ending a 10-hour standoff
Police say the man threatened them with a beer bottle and didn’t obey their commands
To say that this has been a difficult year is an understatement of impossible proportion
Suspect faces up to 10 years in prison for his acknowledged role as a straw buyer