Use of Force

The officers' use of force was "absolutely legitimate," wrote arbitrator Jeffrey Selchick, who added that the protester was "definitely not an innocent bystander"

Sankyo is a versatile technique that can be used as a come-along, takedown or control hold on a non-compliant suspect

Injury fears, liability management and public perception are just some of the hurdles to overcome

“It is a 2,000-pound weapon. They tried to end it peacefully, but ultimately, their lives were put in danger and they had to react.”

Court refused to dismiss county liability allegation that sheriff tacitly authorized pattern of unlawful bean bag deployment

The man entered the detective's office on the first floor of the building and began assaulting him with an unknown object, cutting the officer on the neck and head

Continuum does not accurately describe police response options to resistance

The move clarifies use-of-force protocols after police officials said the sweeping reforms hindered crime response

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

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

"We cannot claim any officer is an expert in use of force unless they are an expert in use of force"

Mayor Adams called the law “just not realistic” while on the campaign trail

46% also said videos of police use of deadly force should be made public immediately after it's determined they won't jeopardize an investigation

A new report offers 38 recommendations for police agencies on how to handle demonstrations like the ones in the summer of 2020

Neuroscientist explains how brain anatomy and physiology influence decision-making in the stressful situations police officers regularly face