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Use of Force

Eighth Circuit judges fail to comprehend threat rifle-bearing subject poses to police

Many federal judges are uninformed regarding the threat posed to officers by persons holding a firearm

June 05, 2020 03:05 PM
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Mike Callahan
New survey exposes ‘disturbing’ shortcomings in firearms training

After surveying more than 300 PDs, a former officer and firearms instructor concludes that some findings “appear likely to have serious implications”

January 18, 2011 09:20 AM
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Force Science
Use of Force

‘Mind traps’ that can trick you (and those who judge your actions)

November 07, 2010 07:19 AM
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Force Science
Body Cameras

Watching video evidence before providing a use of force statement

How to mitigate the legitimate risks of viewing video evidence, including the risk of corrupting an officer’s memory

March 11, 2022 04:14 PM
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Force Science
Officer-Involved Shootings

Anatomy of a “classic” blue-on-blue shooting

Part one of a two-part series

July 29, 2013 07:25 AM
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Force Science
Do’s and Don’ts of Questioning Young Suspects in Major Crimes

December 18, 2008 06:01 AM
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Force Science
Officer Safety

The ultimate tragedy: what’s the truth about police-on-police shootings?

Part one of a two-part series

June 24, 2010 06:04 AM
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Force Science
Edged Weapons

The 21-foot “rule” is back in the news!

Two recent cases underscore that the 21-foot principle is just a starting point for the evaluation of police use-of-force decisions when facing edged weapons

September 26, 2019 01:10 PM
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Force Science
Officer Safety

Rise in ‘unintended discharge’ shootings during police trainings raises safety questions

In the past four months, there have been at least three training shootings nationally

December 28, 2022 12:44 PM
New research offers hope for cops fighting terrorists

September 12, 2008 10:42 AM
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Force Science