Police Less Lethal News & Articles

• 3 things you need to know about training for use of force

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  The way many departments rank force options has changed – but a new less-lethal tool is available to fill the void

• LAPD extends BolaWrap pilot, deploys 500 devices to officers

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  Over 500 U.S. police agencies currently use the remote restraint devices

• Spotlight: StarChase aims to make pursuits safer – or prevent them altogether

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  The vehicle-mounted GPS launcher transmits a fleeing vehicle’s location to dispatch in real time, allowing officers to fall back and plan a safe apprehension

• Watch: Cops use less-lethal chemical launcher Byrna SD to arrest suspect

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  Galveston police officers used the Byrna SD to incapacitate a suspect from 40 feet away

• Axon halts plans for TASER Drone after 9 resignations on ethics board

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  The board called the project a dangerous idea that was "trading on the tragedy" of the Uvalde shooting

• Axon announces TASER Drone to help stop mass shootings

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  The TASER Drone is under development and will be a non-lethal, remote operable way to stop active shooters, Axon says

• Apples to oranges: Comparing less-lethal spray options

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  Officers can use a new, sticky spray to subdue suspects safely in more situations, without affecting themselves or bystanders

• Make your force-on-force training more efficient and cost-effective

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  Get the most out of your training time and dollars with paintball marker pistols

• Opinion: Bodycam video shows police professionalism, decency under pressure

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  Buffalo police officers pleaded again and again with a knife-wielding man, video shows

• Report: Seattle police must modify less-lethal weapons policies

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  A review of police action during civil unrest in 2020 offered 26 recommendations, such as restricting use of tear gas

• Vt. PD switching from pepper spray to more ‘empathetic’ gel

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  Montpelier Police Chief Brian Peete says the gel should do the job but with fewer painful symptoms

• Spotlight: Rampart USA Corporation dedicated to helping LE agencies source and acquire equipment

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  The company has built a customer base of hundreds of agencies and forged strong relationships with leading equipment manufacturers from around the world

• 5 BolaWrap myths and facts for law enforcement officers

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  The restraint tool designed for de-escalation gives officers a new force avoidance option within the Use of Force Continuum

• How this powerful handheld device increases your de-escalation options

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  The SD Projectile Launcher from Byrna Technologies requires less accuracy to be effective, giving officers added time and distance for safer engagement

• Seeking synergy at SHOT Show 2022

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  I discovered some “every day” and unorthodox LE tools that are a perfect match

• 3 lessons I learned from SHOT Show

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  Checking out Federal Premium’s 30 Super Carry, Pepperball's new launcher and projectile, and Swampfox Sentinel's duty-grade micro reflex sight

• Axon’s new consumer TASER device alerts dispatch when deployed

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  The TASER Bolt 2 is the latest product in Axon’s TASER Self-Defense division

• Axon puts family at the heart of its mental health campaign

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  Axon Aid: Wellness aims to bridge the communication gap between law enforcement personnel and their loved ones

• PepperBall unveils new PepperBall patrol carbine

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  Effective at up to 150 feet, the carbine can be used for daily patrol and tactical situations

• FoxFury launches less-lethal tactical shield light for LE

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  The Taker B52 is a retrofittable, front-mounted 2,000 lumen LED light for ballistic shields

• 3 recommendations to mitigate TASER/firearm 'capture' errors

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  A human factors scientist discusses device design, holster placement and training considerations

• IACP Quick Take: Learning from the ‘critical incidents’ of 2020

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  Panelists shared lessons learned, leading practices and cutting-edge approaches that can assist agencies in dealing with unplanned critical incidents

• Why a sticky spray makes a better less-lethal tool

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  Gain compliance faster and safer with this new CS formula – and recover in minutes with its antidote

• Boston PD using single-arm Vector defense shields, de-escalation tool

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  The ballistic shields can withstand guns, knives, needles and dogs, according to the company

• Colo. cops increasingly using lasso-like BolaWrap

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  "If it works one time, it's worth every penny that we spent," said Deputy Chief Adam Turk

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