Officer-Involved Shootings
Police1’s officer-involved shootings resource page provides law enforcement professionals with timely news, expert analysis, and practical training insights related to deadly force incidents. Explore breaking updates on officer shootings nationwide, legal developments, use-of-force policies, and tactical lessons learned. Our coverage includes commentary from law enforcement leaders, attorneys, and trainers to help officers and agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical incidents. Whether you are a patrol officer, supervisor, or command staff, Police1 delivers trusted resources to support informed decision-making, enhance officer safety, and improve community trust in law enforcement.
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In the third and final part of this three-part series, Police1 Contributor Roy Bedard looks at police deadly force training in the United States
The theory is sound but the implementation a little — okay, a lot — more difficult
The suspect refused orders to drop the weapon and the officer fired two shots
It brought attention to the substantial monetary difference between line of duty death benefits and standard pension
Officer Thomas Cottrell’s body was found 20 minutes after someone called dispatch to report officers were ‘in danger’
An officer has died after he was shot by a suspect who was later killed by police. A second officer was shot three times
Officer fatally shot a woman and a dog in a stolen car at the end of a high-speed pursuit
In Illinois, some legislators want a judge to be the first stop in determining whether a video involving police use of force should be released to the public
The man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for shooting San Diego Officer Archie Buggs
The two unions’ contracts with the city stipulate that the records be destroyed after five years
Officers were investigating a report about a possible suicidal man
Surveillance video clearly shows the man aiming his loaded pistol at the officer
Washington, D.C. and nine states have enacted laws in 2015 that address access to body-camera footage
Officer Hartnett, 33, remains hospitalized and will require multiple surgeries for his injuries
These five keys will help you prevent an incident from spiraling out of control
In the days that followed, authorities learned that the fugitive was not wanted for attempted murder
A number of factors are driving this year’s overall uptick, including a spike in gang violence
Some critics are questioning whether the officers acted in self-defense
As officers rendered aid, the suspect told them he’d ‘never do meth again’
The dog, named Krijger, was pronounced dead at a veterinarian’s office
The officer says he fired after seeing the suspect turn toward officers with a dark object in his hand
Both sides agree the camera that caught the incident was at a distance and the footage is of low quality
Police recovered the gunman’s journal from the Motel 6 room
The Law Department recommends the city settle the case due to conflicting factual information
Officers thought the Daisy BB pistol was real until after the shooting
The girl’s father pointed a firearm at the constable who returned a shot, accidentally hitting the child
This is the first time Chief Charlie Beck has recommended charges against an officer who fatally shot someone
The evidence shows Officer Matthew Taylor did not shoot a man while he was handcuffed on the ground
Those who have been retired from law enforcement service for at least one year may be qualified for a position
In the proposals, the panel wants to limit the time an officer can take to retain an attorney for internal investigations
Police say another officer shot Officer Sherrod Stuart while exchanging gunfire with suspects
The report also said there was no evidence the officer used racial slurs during the confrontation
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