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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Using shotguns as less-lethal weapons

When the Corvallis Police Department moved away from everyday use of shotguns in favor of patrol rifles, the shotguns were repurposed for use as less-lethal weapons

August 12, 2018 12:05 AM

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The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

4 reasons California’s deadly force proposal deserves to die

We can’t expect legislators to know what it’s like to make the kinds of decisions they presume to govern, but a grasp of the facts is a reasonable expectation

April 09, 2018 05:33 PM

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Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D.

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How to mitigate the dangers of TASER deployment against suspects

Any officer employing a TASER against an armed subject should be working in tandem with an officer armed with a firearm

February 01, 2017 03:45 AM

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Use of Force

Questions still remain over San Jose officers’ use of force

November 02, 2009 03:14 AM

Defensive tactics training for police officers

Fla. officer shoots man after getting hit with her own TASER

October 27, 2009 04:46 AM

Use of Force

Experts discuss videotaped Calif. use-of-force case involving student

October 26, 2009 07:49 AM

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Use of Force

Calif. department investigating use of force caught on tape

October 26, 2009 05:29 AM

Use of Force

Calif. officers videotaped using baton, TASER repeatedly on suspect

October 25, 2009 07:49 AM

Police Training

Ga. officers to get updated training on TASER usage

October 23, 2009 05:51 AM

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Experts discuss TASER’s new advisory

October 22, 2009 01:05 PM

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Hannah Simon, PoliceOne Associate Editor

TASER advises cops not to aim at suspect’s chest

October 21, 2009 03:19 AM

Texas cop not disciplined in deadly TASER incident

October 16, 2009 12:35 PM

Bizarre Beat

Animal hoarder allegedly uses TASER on trooper

October 16, 2009 09:47 AM

Ark. officer forced to use stun gun on brother

October 14, 2009 09:04 AM

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72-year-old woman hit by TASER admits wrong, still gets $40K settlement

October 14, 2009 03:58 AM

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

Be your own “Big Brother”

October 08, 2009 07:55 AM

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Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

NOBLE to BART PD: “Your house is a mess”

October 01, 2009 01:52 PM

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Officer-Involved Shootings

IACP Special: Are officer-involved shooting videos the next hot-button issue?

September 29, 2009 01:09 PM

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Charles Remsberg

Less Lethal

Why history makes the case for less lethal

September 28, 2009 10:22 AM

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Capt. Greg Meyer (ret.)

Use of Force

Controversy over police presence at G-20 protests

September 25, 2009 11:29 AM

Use of Force

Facing civil litigation with a winning mind

September 23, 2009 05:59 AM

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Use of Force

Wyo. officers fired in TASER incident

September 22, 2009 05:08 AM

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Calif. cops use stun gun on amputee

September 21, 2009 09:19 AM

Miss. police use TASER, handcuffs on wayward emu

September 21, 2009 09:01 AM

Patrol Issues

Excited delirium: New video, roll call refresher, and a face-off with a happy ending

September 15, 2009 01:05 PM

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Charles Remsberg

Bizarre Beat

Deputy, trooper stun elk to free it from fence

September 11, 2009 10:05 AM

Utah officers use TASERs to subdue escaped bull

September 03, 2009 12:47 PM

Wyo. town angry over officer’s use of TASER on 76-year-old

September 02, 2009 11:01 AM

Suspended N.Y. deputy says TASER use justified, sheriff caved to publicity

September 01, 2009 09:33 AM

Patrol Issues

Special Report: A police officer’s introduction to autism

August 28, 2009 11:49 AM

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Less Lethal

The tale of two videos: A unique training opportunity

August 28, 2009 05:29 AM

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Wyo. town hires consultant to review TASER incident

August 21, 2009 10:35 AM

Sprays and Aerosols

Pa. police pepper spray exercise goes awry

August 21, 2009 10:11 AM

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