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.
Sound planning that outlines a response strategy, coupled with rules of engagement and quality less-lethal training, will enhance an agency’s response
“By shooting an incapacitated, injured person who was not moving, and who was laying on his knife, the police officers crossed a ‘bright line’ and can be held liable.”
LE should consider de-prioritizing the use of chemical agents if the benefit of using these tools is outweighed by the risk of spreading COVID-19
Chicago police officers will also get more less lethal training
In Waterloo, Iowa, a suspect is “unarmed” — but still very dangerous — in a textbook case for never underestimating a “weaponless” opponent
San Francisco will remain one of a handful of major-city forces that don’t use the stun guns
The suspect was shocked by a TASER after being handcuffed in a jail cell
A California lawyer says he can prove that TASERs are connected to cardiac arrest
The chief has to draft a policy about TASERs before another vote can continue
Batons can be very effective in controlling violently resisting subjects but this requires the right equipment as well as necessary training to ensure effectiveness
The controversial case involved a student struck with a baton and TASER
San Francisco is one of the few major cities that doesn’t arm officers with stun guns
Officers used batons and a TASER on the student in the controversial incident
Police instructors have to plan training scenarios according to an ever-changing landscape — this may mean throwing the “standard directions” overboard
Less lethal weapons and training are always improving, and in generations to come, we’ll have new tools and resources
Multiple-attacker scenarios are very survivable — additional opponents provide you with additional targets to hit!
Beware of trigger words in a suspect’s verbal onslaught because the man who angers you, conquers you!
Research shows that a sudden in-custody restraint death is a statically rare event given the annual number of police contacts with citizens
How has policing changed in the past 10 years? We collected responses from P1 members and columnists
Two officers were fired after using TASER 76-year-old man driving a tractor in a parade
The case is being investigated and the Pittsburgh mayor is closely monitoring it
San Francisco’s police chief George Gascón ordered a study of stun gun use
The JPX Jet Protector has many less lethal advantages
Teens were allegedly shocked during an unauthorized TASER demo by a school officer
The court ruled that the officers did not use excessive force during a domestic dispute
The Seven Levels of Simulation progresses from basic instruction to high level decision making scenarios
Officers will activate the cameras every time they make contact with a person
