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.
“For the vast majority of our critics, everything they learned about law enforcement they learned from watching TV”
Bodycam video of Chicago police fatally shooting a man who stabbed a sergeant is a brutal reminder of the dangers officers face
It is difficult to watch agencies allow their elected leadership do things that violate established tactics
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
Officer Benjamin L. Kelly was alone when he faced off against Maurice Clemmons
Data tracking system now offered with less lethal device
A violent domestic, a house fire, a knife-wielding suspect, multiple rescues, and a “seamless response” give us an opportunity to sit back and be amazed
Two officers were trying to restrain an unruly boy at a home day care
The woman had refused to sign a traffic ticket
The officer was forced to use a TASER three times and draw his handgun to subdue the suspect
Officers must understand the seriousness of their actions after a use-of-force incident — it’s critical to write a report that clearly articulates the threat
TASER designs less lethal option for controlling riots, securing locations
The Lund Variable Velocity Weapon will enable an operator to dial up from 200 fps to 450 fps in an array of existing projectiles
Daley says, “When a bullet goes through your head, that’s pretty permanent”
