Use of Force
The Use of Force topic provides news, information and training on one of the most commonly discussed areas in police training programs. Learn how to educate your community about use of force, the risks unarmed individuals pose and more.
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Never let a suspect’s diminished ability cause you to deviate from sound tactical principles
Annual hit-rate averages in large departments typically range from 22 percent to 52 percent
Several windows were broken and objects, including a traffic sign, were thrown at police during violent downtown protests in San Francisco on Friday
Officer, who joined Cleveland police in March, is described by others as a quiet, respectful guy
Man who shot up downtown Austin and tried to burn the Mexican Consulate appeared to be planning a broader attack
Obama is proposing a three-year, $263M spending package to increase use of body cams, expand police training and add more resources for department reform
Officer Darren Wilson won’t receive any further pay or benefits, and he and the city have cut their ties
Wilson, who has been on administrative leave since the fatal Aug. 9 shooting in Ferguson, resigned effective immediately
Officer was shot and killed after intervening in a robbery at a pharmacy Wednesday
A panel in New York City is quietly nearing its conclusion on the in-custody death of Eric Garner
Demonstrators sought to catch the attention of shoppers looking for good deals on Friday, going to major retailers around the St. Louis area to speak out
Gunman attempted to set the Mexican Consulate ablaze and fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings Friday
As demonstrations in California heated up overnight, the robust protests in Ferguson dwindled in size and severity as Thanksgiving approached
A 12-year-old boy carrying a pellet gun that looked like a real firearm was ordered three times to show his hands before he was fatally shot by an officer
People protesting the Ferguson, Missouri, grand jury decision took to the streets in cities across the U.S. for a second day Tuesday
Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson says he “never wanted to take anybody’s life” and feels sorry about the death of Michael Brown
National Guard reinforcements helped contain the latest protests in Ferguson, preventing a second night of chaos
Hammond’s mayor has returned two officers to regular duty two months after they were accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop
Attorneys for Michael Brown’s family on Tuesday vowed to push for federal charges against Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson
St. Louis County officials say shooting does not appear connected to protests in Ferguson
St. Louis County has released photos of Officer Darren Wilson and the scene of the shooting following the grand jury decision not to indict the officer
Thousands of people rallied late Monday in U.S. cities including LA and NY in protest of a grand jury’s decision in Ferguson
A deadly gun battle between a man and police Saturday night ended with the suspect killed and multiple shot
A grand jury has decided not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown
Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson has called the shooting “deeply troubling” and said it warrants “an immediate, fair and thorough investigation”
The firefighter came out of his house with two guns pointed at officers threatening to kill himself and his sister
The boy was confronted Saturday by officers responding to a 911 call about a male who appeared to be pulling a gun in and out of his pants
Police responded to reports of a man threatening someone with a knife when the shooting occurred Friday