Use of Force

Washington State University researchers are working with police departments to objectively review videos to benchmark officer performance and inform training

It has been 10 years since the attack, and the lessons learned remain relevant to all police officers today

Early intervention systems take time and work to develop and implement and there is no “one size fits all” solution

Appellate court concludes that the evidence plainly showed the officers subjectively believed the suspect had a gun

Such reporting would show how often officers face resistance and the lengths they go through to avoid using force

Instead of training for that perfect repetition with a completely compliant partner, let’s challenge our students with a “what next” frame of thought

A guide to proven control tactics, less lawsuits and building community trust through martial arts

Court rules on whether an ankle-crossing restraint tactic contributed to a subject's death

The officer, believing the suspect was armed and that a fellow officer was in danger, shot the suspect from behind

Award-winning indie filmmaker Jason Harney’s new documentary provides the icebreaker for a discussion on priorities around police training and use of force

Experts explain the reasons virtual reality is an emerging and important teaching tool for officers of all experience levels

This tactic expands your ability to stop a deadly threat

The document urges action in the face of rising violent crime and the coexisting challenge of recruiting and retaining police officers

When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study

...as the impartial investigator, here’s what I’m not going to tell you