Use of Force
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How a California officer spent his ‘discretionary time’ in handling a subject said to be wielding a knife was the pivotal consideration in an excessive force case
A tactical pause can help a law enforcement officer get back into “control” after being involved in a stressful incident
“The End of Killing” paints a portrait of a future where LEOs are equipped with less-lethal weapons that are more effective than deadly weapons
Union said decision was irresponsible and put officers at risk
Union questioned PD’s commitment to reform, while police officials and mayor accused union of misleading the public
Former police office says the bill is part of an anti-cop movement
A 2012 investigation into Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem determined he had a terrorism training document on his computer
An independent investigation of this incident will add an important layer of transparency to the process
Court records describe suspect as a troubled man with mental illness and alcoholism
Another awkward high-profile disagreement between chief and the commissioners over other use-of-force incidents
Officer is in stable condition at a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Suspect was killed after violently swinging a flagpole at the officer
Trooper approached a vehicle Sunday to inform the driver of an equipment violation when a male passenger stepped out and began firing
A number of unidentified people began firing at officers from behind as police were pursuing a suspect
Police say the officer responded to an assault call Saturday when the shooting occurred
Investigators have found no hard evidence the officer who fatally shot a 12-year-old ordered him to raise his hands before opening fire
Both men are charged with conspiring with Usaama Rahim, who was killed last week by terror investigators who had him under surveillance
Teacher said online that she was inclined to support racial segregation after watching widely circulated video
Enough evidence exists to charge cops in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old who was holding a pellet gun outside a rec center
When the driver of a speeding vehicle refused to comply, the officer smashed the window and pulled him out
Lawyer said officer was fraught with emotion after responding earlier to two suicide calls
Critics of the McKinney cop who say he never should have used force against that bikini-clad teen should be reminded that she could have avoided any force had she simply complied with lawful commands
Evidence made public from a fatal police shooting appears to contradict the official narrative
The commission voted unanimously on Tuesday
Officer David Eric Casebolt resigned Tuesday from the McKinney Police Department
Police can no longer fire on moving vehicles unless the driver is shooting at officers or civilians
Cops charged in the death of Freddie Gray demanded removal of the city’s top prosecutor from their case Tuesday, saying she was the one who asked for “enhanced” police attention at the intersection where they encountered him
Specialized training to de-escalate potentially deadly situations may be best reserved for experienced officers
City Mayor Brian Loughmiller said officials plan to meet with community leaders as the incident is investigated by authorities
Incident began when officers responded Friday night to a report of a disturbance involving a group of youths at a neighborhood pool party
The shooting April 4 was captured on video by a bystander, showing officer Michael Slager firing eight times as 50-year-old Walter Scott ran away
26-year-old Usaama Rahim plotted to kill police officers, according to officials
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