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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A proned-out suspect still presents significant potential danger and officers should remain vigilant
Jim and Doug discuss some ways in which police agencies can improve the way cops are treated following a critical incident
Agency: Updates reflect contemporary LE standards, are restricted to violent felony offenses
The suspect was reported banging on doors and breaking glass, found naked and pointing a handgun at police
The video has sparked outrage among the community and a lawsuit has been filed
The correct response to public outcry following a use of force incident is to conduct a thorough investigation, not rush to change laws or policies
A deputy from a neighboring county who was a ride-along passenger was injured in the incident
Randall Comley fired a gun at a police officer and deputy as they served an arrest warrant Thursday morning
The lawsuit filed by Nic Cederberg, who was shot 12 times by James Tylka in a 2016 incident, alleged that dispatchers failed to alert him that Tylka was armed
It’s not uncommon for officers involved in traumatic events to report that they felt their agency just didn’t care about them
A $20M lawsuit alleged Officer Ryan Donald shot unprovoked; department review found he acted within policy
Someone inside the apartment the officers were responding to was also shot
Officers used a TASER on suspect during traffic stop, pursued him when he fled scene
The LEO was working security at a restaurant, was shot in the arm during a robbery
Officer Nicholas Bronte was later cleared of criminal liability
Toussaint Diamon Sims was fatally shot after a vehicle pursuit
Lee Coel sentenced to 10 years probation, must pay restitution to victim’s husband
The suspect first walked away from the officer before turning around and lunging at him
Report details findings that officers involved didn’t hear armed man speaking before shooting
The known gang member exchanged fire with LEOs outside a housing development
The deputy, responding to multiple calls about a suspicious person, fired at a man he believed was carrying a handgun
Officer Timothy Shea was shot while responding to a domestic dispute call
The chief struggled to contain his emotions as he pleaded with the Texas city to not allow the killing to reflect badly on the entire department
Aaron Dean had resigned from the Fort Worth Police Department earlier in the day
The officer had radioed in that he was responding to “disorderly subjects”
The shooting occurred after a neighbor called the police non-emergency line to report that the front door to the home was open
Officer Tyler Arney was fired at in his vehicle, but was not injured during pursuit
Suit also contends St. Louis PD should have known about officer’s mental health history before hiring
Officers chased the known gang member, exchanged fire
The officer was attempting make an arrest when the suspect took his baton and attacked him
