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.
The presence of a gun does not always indicate a threat
Getting through the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting requires an extended test of survival skills
Inmates with mental illness can make your job harder and pose an increased safety risk
Man fatally shot Deputy Christopher Smith, 47, on Saturday and wounded another deputy before he was killed
The gun was a replica of semi-automatic pistol, and the orange safety indicator in the muzzle was missing
Police have described a rookie officer’s shooting of Akai Gurley in a Brooklyn staircase as an apparent accident
Authorities arrested three protesters during a third straight night of unrest in Ferguson as tensions mount
A man set his house on fire and then fatally shot a sheriff’s deputy and wounded another Saturday
Activists, authorities and the family of Michael Brown called for calm Friday as a grand jury drew closer to an announcement
Man leaving his girlfriend’s apartment was killed in a darkened stairwell of a public housing complex after a rookie cop fired his weapon, likely accidentally
Two teen girls were arrested on fighting charges after one of them allegedly hit an officer who was trying to break up their fight
New charges have been filed against a Tenn. woman in a chaotic 2013 traffic stop and chase during which a NM officer fired shots at her minivan
The unidentified man struggled Thursday evening with the two officers while being escorted off the campus and pulled a gun
Police obtained videos and journals Thursday that indicate the shooter feared he was being watched and targeted by the government
Man became agitated over treatment and drew a handgun from his waistband in the deadly November 3 shooting
Dash cam video has been released capturing the shooting of a burglary suspect as he rammed into an officer’s patrol car in an escape attempt
A burglary suspect who fired at a Fayetteville police officer died after a shootout with police
Researchers have published a 15-point survey template that they have used successfully and that can serve as a model in other jurisdictions to mine officer perceptions before cameras are introduced
The St. Louis Police Officers Association invited about 60 elected officials to a day of immersion training in hopes of opening their eyes and minds to the realities behind the badge
There is a vast under-reporting on assaults against our officers, and it is not the fault of the FBI — it is the fault of police leadership
Wounded officer, Ryan Burns, an 11-year veteran of the department, continues to recover from his injuries in the hospital
Armed suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a cop was killed in a 2013 standoff captured on helmet camera
Thirteen Cleveland police officers fired 137 shots into a car after a high-speed pursuit in 2012
Kristine Biggs Johnson was fleeing while intoxicated when she was shot during a pursuit that covered 32 miles
Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in advance of a grand jury decision on Officer Darren Wilson
Officer Craig Tiger died after suffering with PTSD after a fatal 2012 shooting
An officer who was shot during a traffic stop is expected to survive as the search continues for the shooter
Three officers involved in the January arrest of a man have been cleared of allegations that they used excessive force
Dash cam video has been released capturing the violent escape attempt and shooting of a suspect wanted for manufacturing meth