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.
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A look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented
Police first fired multiple less lethal rounds but the man still did not comply with orders
Coroner’s report lists ‘acute methamphetamine toxicity’ as the primary cause of death
An independent review determined that the two cops lied to a grand jury
While struggling with cops, the suspect swallowed some cocaine in an attempt to hide it from police
An off-duty spat between one cop and his girlfriend was cut short with a department-issued stun gun
Two Ga. officers out following controversial incident seen on video
The woman screams as she is zapped repeatedly after calling police about a prowler near her home
“Oddly enough,” said the Judge, “this wasn’t his first time behaving in a similar fashion or his first time being Tased.”
A supervisor has the difficult job of winning the loyalty and trust of his officers, while also ensuring that laws and policies are followed when force is used
The San Francisco Police Department looked at 15 OIS incidents in the past five years — Police1 takes a close look at the results
Looking at, and learning from, LAPD use-of-force policy and adjudication procedure changes over the past few years
Testimony included description of TASER training he received
Coroner has determined that suspect had cocaine in system
Man had cocaine in his system and appears to have died from ‘excited delirium syndrome’
The use of stun guns was halted nearly two months ago for officer training
Cop who had intentionally shot himself sparked a massive manhunt
A ‘fine walk spoiled’ for 36-year-old intoxicated golf fan after resisting arrest during the second round of The Players Championship
Sports players need to ‘be protected out there,’ Houston manager Brad Mills said
This is the first time that a TASER has been used by Philadelphia police to apprehend a field jumper
John Ortega could face charges for shocking 30 students
Annoucement comes after officer shocked 13-year-old
Use of force training has come a long way over the past couple of decades but most programs fail to adequately emphasize proper post-incident, response-to-resistance documentation
Cpl. reprimanded after shocking female officer in behind
Students say they asked deputy to shock them with TASER
John Evans sued the department, city after police used a TASER on him during a welfare check