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 issue with rewarding LEOs for showing “great restraint” when it comes to UOF is that it evaluates quality of outcome, not necessarily quality of decision
A total of 3,346 responses from verified sworn LE professionals revealed data that supports two narratives that had heretofore relied heavily on anecdotal evidence
There are a lengthy list of reasons why warning shots are a bad idea, but there are also some situations where it could be a reasonable alternative to deadly force
The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
The suspect is seen on video exiting his vehicle after crashing it and walking toward officers with a large knife in his hands
Once an officer receives a tactical vest, they need to be trained in their use to be able to knowledgeably and quickly add or reduce coverage
Police said a wanted man who led a police pursuit crashed his vehicle before opening fire on officers
Police said the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound
After ignoring police commands, the suspect put the car in reverse and accelerated towards an officer before being shot
Seventy-three LEOs were killed in the line of duty in the first half of 2018, 31 of which were firearms-related
Trooper Nicholas F. Clark was fatally shot responding to a call that a suicidal man was barricaded inside his home
“You are loved. You are missed. You are remembered,” Chief U. Renee Hall said
How police departments can train officers for the potential of a Dallas-style ambush attack, as well as build resiliency within their agencies
Police were following a stolen Honda before one of the suspects pointed a shotgun out of the car and fired at the officers
Relatives and hundreds of New York’s Finest gathered in the Bronx for a memorial service honoring slain NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia
Officials said the preliminary hearing for Officer Michael Rosfeld will be moved because of security concerns
Implementing a crisis communications plan will prepare police leaders to navigate the treacherous tsunami of social media during the first 24-48 hours of a crisis
Police responded to a hit-and-run crash when a man, who wasn’t involved in the accident, approached officers with a knife
A personal letter from President Donald Trump recognizes the sacrifice made by Terre Haute Officer Rob Pitts, who died in the line of duty May 4
The 38-year-old officer was shot twice and remained in critical but stable condition on Thursday
Officer Kyle Mikowski was hit twice in his legs, but shot back and killed the gunman
The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association contends that the NYPD’s release of footage is “illegal and arbitrary”
Police said concern for public safety and a pursuit involving gunfire factored in the officer’s decision to shoot 47-year-old Richard Rivera
The acquittal was a blow to Chief Michael Pimentel’s family, who have waited four years for the case to go to trial
Hundreds gathered to say ‘goodbye’, to say ‘thank you’, and to pause in a moment peaceful reflection for Trooper Nicholas Clark
Is it “objectively reasonable” or “necessary” for California to change the law on the use of deadly force?
Police said suspect was later found dead in the home with an apparent gunshot wound
Police said the officer was shot at least twice and returned fire on the suspect, who died at the scene
Understanding how a vest protects officers is critical to ensuring daily wear of ballistic protection
While police investigate a shooting that left two officers injured and the suspect dead, many questions remain about the man they say opened fire that night
Cpl. Seth Kelly was in a medically induced coma for 12 days and has said he retains no memory of the shooting
Chief Michael Olivieri said a police parking officer was killed at Cal Poly Pomona, and that police fatally shot the suspect
A veteran cop describes the split-second decisions that go through a cop’s mind when faced with a man with a gun
