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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The solid bedrock of Graham v. Connor provides a strong foundation for LEOs doing the work few in society are willing to do
Creating order out of chaos and taking command over an emotional and tense situation necessitates a level of confidence that can only come from adequate preparation
Six weeks on the force, I had to do what only a small percentage of officers ever do. I had no idea how much the incident would affect me
The incident has renewed calls for innovative approaches to domestic violence response
Former officer Mohamed Noor is likely to be released next May
Twice, the suspect reached into his waistband and mimed drawing a gun
These complex cases demand unbiased and thorough review
De-escalation is often presented as a panacea for use of force reduction, but research on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques is limited
The unit is part of a package of police reforms the General Assembly passed this year
Officers had surrounded the suspect’s car with their guns drawn, video shows
Federal prosecutors cited insufficient evidence of “willfully used excessive force”
Agent Michael Garbo possessed a “legendary” expertise, DEA officials said
Officers were searching the train car when a passenger pulled a gun
The suspect was also shot and taken into custody
The officers were fired after shooting Nicolas Chavez after he picked up a dropped stun gun
On a crowded beach over the weekend, officers said the man refused to drop his weapon
Officers returned fire through their windshield after three young men started shooting, video shows
The suspect fell to the ground after being TASERed but managed to reach his gun, video shows
Officials said the deputy is in critical condition after being shot in the head
“Train to the point where your training automatically kicks in when the situation starts,” says Sergeant Nick Bettano
Dashcam video shows a passenger spring from the back seat and begin shooting
Keith Thornton Jr., a former police officer himself, was the calm voice that tragic night
Officer Michael Rokaitis spent 12 days in the ICU after a search turned violent
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter is now facing a charge of first-degree manslaughter
Police said a surveillance team was following the man just prior to the attack
The man refused multiple commands to drop the knife
A man set a patrol car on fire and attacked an officer before he was shot dead, police said
911 callers had described the man as “screaming and harassing people” with “what looks to be a pistol”
The bill would also require potential new officers to pass a psychological screening before being hired
The 28-year veteran officer was interviewed by NBC’s Lester Holt
The shooter wounded two people, prompting a stampede, before he was shot dead by police
“Doctors did everything they could to save it,” said Officer Michael Rokaitis’ wife, Megan. “We just want him home”
The driver led officers on a pursuit before exiting the car and firing at police
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