Use of Force

These laws will cause every law enforcement and corrections agency and all its officers to reconsider the way they go about their jobs

Some reform proposals attempt to shift responsibility for violence from the offender to the officer

The package also removes a residency requirement for Kansas City police officers

An encounter with a naked subject presents an unpredictable and dangerous call, although very rare

Accessed too early, the hand holding the handcuffs is useless until the arrestee is in a position of control

Of the nearly 50,000 annual crisis-related calls for service, the San Francisco Police Department used force only 51 times

A new video from the National Police Association urges the public to cooperate with lawful orders to help avoid use-of-force incidents

Eighth Circuit rejects officer’s qualified immunity defense and finds continuous TASER deployment unnecessary, excessive and a violation of clearly established law

Three justices dissented and accused their colleagues of avoiding a potentially controversial case

This technique is so named because of the ease at which you can place a person under arrest in a position to be handcuffed and controlled

The law barred NYPD officers from restraining people “in a manner that compresses the diaphragm"

Relying on striking as a default or even the primary empty-hand tool for officers is problematic

A recent 10th Circuit case highlights the high level of difficulty in proving law enforcement failure to train

Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation