Use of Force

The Use of Force topic provides news, information and training on one of the most commonly discussed areas in law enforcement training programs. Shooting skills and defensive tactics are critical for officer safety. Learn how to educate your community about police use of force, the risks unarmed individuals pose, research on police shooting accuracy and commandments for cops after use of deadly force.

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Excessive force: Officers must intercede and report
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When you see another officer using force that you know is unreasonable, you are required to intercede
Rendering aid after use of deadly force
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Considerations following an officer-involved shooting
Edged weapons and the reactionary gap
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Just how close is too close when dealing with an individual brandishing an edged weapon?
What officers must do when they see excessive use of force
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Preventing and reporting excessive force is required by law
Reality Training: Gunfire erupts during stop with multiple suspects
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How do you maintain control during a traffic stop with multiple occupants in the vehicle? Dave Smith reviews footage of a call that erupted in gunfire and provides key training points.
Beware the unauthorized use of force tactic
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There have been millions of dollars of payouts over the last few years due to the alleged abuses of arm control holds. How to correctly use arm holds is the focus of this tip from risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham.

Get more tips from Gordon here.
Reality Training: Big rig driver suddenly attacks cop with screwdriver
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews video of a sudden attack at a traffic stop that illustrates the importance of staying in the fight and getting the suspect out of their "office."
Don West-CCW Safe National Trial Counsel
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Don West, National Trial Counsel for CCW Safe, talks about his new position with the company, his role, and his involvement with recent cases involving members across the U.S.
Reality Training: Driver drags LEO during OIS
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith discusses signs a suspect may be getting ready to flee and techniques you can use to prevent such an incident from occurring.
Reality Training: Officer-involved shooting on school grounds
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Contrary to what some may say, the role of school resource officer is just as challenging as many other roles in law enforcement. In this video, Dave Smith reviews footage of a dispute on school grounds that quickly became an officer-involved shooting.
Reality Training: Blocking a fleeing suspect
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How do you block a fleeing suspect? In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews key tactics for this type of dangerous encounter.
Reality Training: Suicidal subject holds cop at knife-point
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews harrowing footage of two cops responding to an armed, suicidal subject.
Reality Training: Suspect attacks cop during arrest
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Dave Smith reviews video that serves as a strong example of the use of force continuum. Watch as this officer takes down an armed, resisting suspect - even after he's been hit by the suspect's OC spray.
Reality Training: When a foot pursuit erupts in gunfire
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews the principles of a foot pursuit.
Reality Training: An officer's close call during a traffic stop
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews footage of an officer's close call during a traffic stop and highlights key tips for winning a similar confrontation.
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