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.

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

10 current violations of crowd control protocols and what to do about them

It is difficult to watch agencies allow their elected leadership do things that violate established tactics

August 05, 2020 05:59 PM

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Less Lethal

Protest response: Key considerations to improve LE operations

Sound planning that outlines a response strategy, coupled with rules of engagement and quality less-lethal training, will enhance an agency’s response

July 20, 2020 01:43 PM

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Use of Force

No qualified immunity for shooting prone suspect in the back

“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.”

June 29, 2020 11:22 PM

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Use of Force

R.I. officer caught kicking suspect on camera

December 04, 2009 08:35 AM

Use of Force

Colo. deputy uses TASER on ‘out of control’ child

December 03, 2009 03:31 AM

Ark. officer who used stun gun on combative girl fired

December 01, 2009 06:14 AM

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N.J. rules too tight for stun gun use

November 27, 2009 12:59 AM

N.J. cops get stun guns, but policy contains limits

November 24, 2009 11:08 AM

Utah cop cleared in TASER incident involving naked suspect

November 20, 2009 08:53 AM

N.C. chief knocked out while trying to stop suspect

November 20, 2009 04:20 AM

Enhanced video reveals more about Calif. officers’ use of force on student

November 19, 2009 11:08 AM

Ark. cop who used TASER on girl suspended for not having camera

November 19, 2009 01:16 AM

Age not a factor in TASER use, Ark. chief says

November 18, 2009 03:33 AM

Violent Mich. man shot with TASER, dies soon after in police custody

November 17, 2009 04:40 AM

Ga. department to carry TASERs again

November 16, 2009 11:05 AM

Patrol Issues

P1 First Person: The TASER/ECD mentality

November 13, 2009 05:46 PM

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Police1 Special Contributors

Defensive tactics training for police officers

When grannies attack: Seven lessons from a memorable call

November 13, 2009 06:14 AM

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Fitness & Health

Widow shares anguish of N.Y. officer who committed suicide after TASER incident

November 12, 2009 05:27 AM

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Getting it off my chest: TASER’s new aiming guidelines

November 09, 2009 04:17 AM

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Capt. Greg Meyer (ret.)

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Unarmed Minn. man shocked by TASER sues

November 07, 2009 10:24 AM

Use of Force

FBI to investigate video of Minn. police using TASER on unarmed man

November 05, 2009 03:13 AM

Cameras & Surveillance

San Jose police will be first to use ear-mounted cameras to record arrests

November 02, 2009 11:21 AM

Less Lethal

Analysis of new TASER recommendations: “Aim small to miss small”

November 02, 2009 06:03 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

Less Lethal

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

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