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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We’ve gathered key findings in three critical areas: use of force, community relations and the mental health impact of events like Ferguson and Dallas
It would be unwise for departments to enact a blanket prohibition on shooting from moving vehicles, or to micromanage these activities through policy
Police said the man moved toward them with the pickaxe raised above his head before being shot
Police released a photo showing the suspect being handcuffed in a hospital bed as officials prepared to bring him to court to face charges
The FBI has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to 33-year-old Justin Joshua Waiki’s arrest
De-escalation is not a tactic. De-escalation is a desired end state
California Assembly Bill 931 seeks to establish a “necessity” standard for the legal use of deadly force by peace officers
Police identified the suspect as 33-year-old Justin Joshua Waiki, whose last address was in Las Vegas
The 2018 LODD numbers for the first half of the year show a 24 percent increase in murders of police officers over the first half of 2017
Police responding to a domestic dispute entered a home and found the man stabbing his girlfriend
Authorities were searching for the man after Deputy Jordan Sherrill was shot below his body armor during a traffic stop
Officer Michael Chesna is one of three Massachusetts LEOs shot and killed in the line of duty within the last 26 months, Auburn Police Chief Andrew Sluckis Jr. said
Shane Gaskill is among three men charged in the “swatting” case that led to Andrew Finch’s death
Sheriff Tony Spurlock said the deputies made the right decision during a standoff that killed Deputy Zackari Parrish
Assistant Sheriff Tim Kelly said two murder suspects fired 34 rounds in five volleys during the pursuit, while officers fired 31 shots
At a candlelight vigil for fallen Officer Michael Chesna, Weymouth’s chief of police slammed the country’s “negative attitude” surrounding use of force
The three men were convicted earlier this year of murdering Deputy Brian Tephford in 2006
Authorities said Emanuel Lopes struck Officer Michael Chesna with a rock, grabbed the officer’s firearm and shot him 10 times
The officer released the video to highlight the dangers LEOs face on a daily basis
A spokesman said Emanuel Lopes, accused of killing Officer Michael Chesna and an innocent bystander, will not be medically available for arraignment
Authorities said the gunman who shot 3 officers was being investigated in the killing of a student from India
The deputy was reportedly seriously injured after being shot below his body armor
All three officers are expected to live
Chicago police released video of the fatal OIS after protesters clashed with police, injuring some officers
The suspect allegedly took Officer Michael Chensa’s gun and shot the LEO following a crash and a foot pursuit
Police said a fleeing suspect was killed after he and the trooper exchanged gunfire
Officials said Eddie Patterson’s decision to flee and not comply with orders caused his and LEO Jaimie Cox’s deaths
The deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being shot in the torso during the shootout
The wounded officer continued to command the scene after he was shot
Deputy Jacob Pickett was shot during a pursuit and died three days later
The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
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