Use of Force

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

City officials said the review is about finding best practices, not about any particular incident

The California State Sheriffs’ Association said the bill “neglects situations in which a subject creates a threat of death or serious bodily injury”

Three police officers and two paramedics face charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among others

Key officer safety takeaways from a multiphase study that put the 21-foot rule to the test

An officer finds herself in an unsafe tactical position, a reminder to never forget the importance of cover and concealment

The 28-year veteran officer was interviewed by NBC's Lester Holt

If you work long enough in law enforcement the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance

For a positive outcome in a heated situation, you must first de-escalate yourself and then the situation to solve the problem

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

The two-story building is one of only a few of its kind in the country

Will the alleged handcuff injury be ruled excessive force? The court of appeals remanded the case to the trial court to find out

When asked to predict an assailant’s intent, officers can only guess, based on articulable observations compared with experience

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office also released new bodycam footage of multiple incidents where the lasso-like device helped take subjects safely into custody