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
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
The officer shot back and killed the shooter
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton are opposing a measure that would make police chokeholds a crime
Authorities say two Navy civilian police officers have been wounded while confronting a knife-wielding man
Former officer convicted in a shooting that paralyzed a handcuffed suspect from the waist down was sentenced Thursday
A suspect who opened fire on an officer before fleeing in a squad car was taken to the ground by Good Samaritans
Man who called 911 to report a suspicious car on Halloween was fired upon several times by officers who mistook him for an armed suspect
Too many administrators, chiefs, mayors, city council members, community activists, and members of the media are unaware of Graham v. Connor, let alone the four-pronged test of ‘reasonableness’
Gov. Jay Nixon: “The world is watching”
Video captured police pursing a minivan through a golf course during a pursuit that stretched from Corona to Perris in Southern California
Officer opened fire after man wielding dual knives took a fighting stance and yelled, “you’re gonna shoot me, you’re gonna shoot me”
Attorney’s office ruled last week that the two officers involved were justified in the shooting because they feared for their lives and the lives of others
Dash and body camera footage has been released of a deadly July 8 shooting of a woman armed with a knife who charged officers
Sheriff’s sergeant abruptly resigned Monday as he was charged with official misconduct and harassment after a video was posted online over the weekend
Grand jury is expected to soon decide if Officer Darren Wilson will be charged in the death of Michael Brown
Dash cam video of the 2013 standoff has been released following grand jury ruling that use of force was justified
Officers responded to a reported robbery Saturday when a physical altercation broke out
“This camera’s gonna save you. It’s not gonna hurt you”