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.
Imagine patrolling a city where the ‘residents’ change on a daily and weekly basis
Unlike officers who face the volatile realities of life, the ACLU-s safely-ensconced lawyers would rather evaluate TASER use by a less-encumbered and more academic criteria
The UN Convention Against Torture has stated that the TASER “could result in severe pain amounting to torture and in certain cases could even be lethal.”
The man was struck in the eye as the LAPD was working to disperse crowds celebrating the L.A. Dodgers 2020 World Series win
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Practical patrol guidance for using pepper projectile systems to increase compliance, improve team coordination and reduce risk during high-stakes standoffs.
Two police use of force experts examine the real-world consequences of restricting less-lethal tools and what it means for officer safety and protest policing
Troopers will now be equipped with TASER 10, which deploys individual barbs that can be targeted individually to different parts of the subject’s body
The Orange County DA’s office concluded that the Fullerton PD corporal reasonably believed that because of the man’s erratic behavior, he was a threat to himself and others
Engineered for reliability, precision, and mission readiness, CSI products are built to perform when seconds matter most
Its integrated solutions work in concert to boost safety and visibility for officers and communities
What happens after chemical agents are deployed matters as much as the decision to use them, from decontamination and medical care to risk mitigation and public trust
“Accordingly, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY the 40mm SHALL NOT be used during any CROWD CONTROL situation,” an LAPD memo stated following the decision
How one police department is using this innovative tool to reduce injuries and increase officer safety
Lawyers for the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Homeland Security previously argued that the judge’s ban was impractical and overly broad
The department is planning to expand less-lethal options, bolster CIT certification and require targeted retraining after critical incidents
The Peacekeeper Baton has been praised for its reliability, effectiveness and lifesaving performance across law enforcement and military operations
How today’s baton overcomes outdated perceptions and avoids the problems of the past
The evolving need for reliable, effective less-lethal options in law enforcement
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about less-lethal weapons and their use
“GC Shield is a major advancement in ballistic and blast protection that delivers unprecedented performance in both vehicle armor and personal protection applications,” Graphene Composites President Mox Weber stated
The suspect, who was driving recklessly in the wrong direction, crashed into Bal Harbour and Surfside police cruisers before getting stuck in the sand on a beach
Hayward Police officers used TASERs to subdue the man, who continued to resist as he was taken into custody
Montgomery County Police officers worked to de-escalate the situation before deploying a TASER, causing the man to drop the knife
A judge sentenced the retired Mount Vernon police sergeant to six months in prison for tasing a man seven times in two minutes while he was handcuffed
Body camera footage shows the Windsor Police officer telling the suspect, “I’m going to [expletive] tase you” before discharging a round from his handgun
Why officers are embracing this hands-on compliance tool
Norwegian police officer and researcher Espen Dahlen-Lervåg offers real-world, hands-on training scenarios for frontline officers
Spark discussion in the training room or shift briefing with a quote from “The Art of War”
Inside the crosshairs: A sniper’s perspective on tactical challenges, training gaps, and the role of less-lethal tools