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.

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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What cops need to know about TASER use, the Fourth Amendment and excessive use of force

By analyzing case law, we can glean constitutional guidance concerning when the use of a TASER is lawfully appropriate and when it is constitutionally excessive

January 24, 2017 08:32 PM

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S.C. study cautions against stun gun overuse

July 09, 2009 04:36 AM

Less lethal case study: Halton, Ontario Tactical Response Unit

July 08, 2009 05:12 AM

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Major Steve Ijames (ret.)

Dallas officer likely to be fired in pepper spray case

July 08, 2009 04:23 AM

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Texas community angry after cop uses stun gun on violent pastor

July 02, 2009 09:56 AM

TASER XREP, Mossberg Less-Lethal Shotgun (LLS) now available

June 30, 2009 10:58 AM

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Lindsey J. Bertomen

Legal

Supreme Court delays decision on Ga. cop killer’s death

June 30, 2009 05:36 AM

How to buy electric control devices

June 22, 2009 08:13 AM

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Police Product Buying Guide

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Canadian TASER inquiry on hold

June 20, 2009 07:31 AM

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How to buy less lethal

Less lethal weapons like bean bag shotguns have changed the way law enforcers respond to potential threats

June 01, 2009 01:11 PM

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Police Product Buying Guide

A proper use of force report — protection against liability

May 20, 2009 06:12 AM

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Conn. cops use TASER to stop fleeing suspect

May 18, 2009 05:13 AM

Mo. mom accused of using child to block TASER

May 14, 2009 04:45 AM

Legal

Ill. mom settles suit over son’s stun gun death

May 03, 2009 02:29 PM

Utah woman uses TASER on trooper

April 28, 2009 04:51 AM

After TASER hit, gunman shoots, kills Fla. deputies

April 27, 2009 04:21 AM

Simulation training with TASERS

April 24, 2009 06:33 AM

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Betsy Brantner Smith

Survey: ER doctors suspect excessive police force

April 15, 2009 07:22 AM

Texas police chief fired for using TASER on wife

April 09, 2009 06:01 AM

Use of Force

Dallas police investigate TASER use on handcuffed suspect in patrol car

April 01, 2009 04:44 AM

Police use TASER to prevent man’s suicide

March 11, 2009 06:34 AM

TASER AXON and EVIDENCE.com to Create a Revolution for Secured Digital Evidence Collection, Collaboration and Management Solutions

March 10, 2009 12:24 PM

Police Grants

Stimulus grants help Maine police fund TASERs

March 10, 2009 08:15 AM

TASER inventor Jack Cover, rest in peace

March 09, 2009 05:36 AM

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Capt. Greg Meyer (ret.)

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Canadian officer defends stun gun incident

March 03, 2009 03:33 AM

Monitor your habits

March 02, 2009 08:27 AM

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Betsy Brantner Smith

Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)

TASER use on autistic boy questioned

March 02, 2009 04:10 AM

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Officer injuries down with increased TASER use

February 23, 2009 04:10 AM

TASER Disarming

February 20, 2009 07:34 AM

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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)

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Drawing gun on Calif. school crowd ‘justified’

February 20, 2009 03:47 AM

TASER Announces Use of Force, Risk Management & Legal Strategies Seminar

February 19, 2009 06:02 AM

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