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 Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Barnes v. Felix, a case that could redefine how officers’ split-second decisions are judged
The Barnes v. Felix case brings a federal circuit split to the Supreme Court, challenging whether deadly force should be judged at the “moment of threat” or under a broader “totality of circumstances” approach
Court rules that the deputy acted reasonably when fatally shooting wounded prone suspect who fled after shooting another officer
Last year, over 8,000 law enforcement agencies voluntarily submitted data to the National Use-of-Force Data Collection
This tactic expands your ability to stop a deadly threat
The document urges action in the face of rising violent crime and the coexisting challenge of recruiting and retaining police officers
The order requires federal agencies and encourage local police to modify restrictions on no-knock warrants and use-of-force
When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study
A lower court previously struck down the law, calling the policy “unconstitutionally vague”
...as the impartial investigator, here’s what I’m not going to tell you
Four officers engaged with the suspect for roughly six minutes trying to de-escalate the situation
The incident began after an officer observed a man lighting vehicles on fire in a parking lot near a district station
The officer had faced anywhere from probation up to eight years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree assault
Medical experts testified that the 500-milligram dose of ketamine administered by an Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic caused McClain’s death
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Last week, prosecutors announced they would not be charging the SWAT officer who fatally shot Locke while executing a no-knock search warrant
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The officers’ use of force was “absolutely legitimate,” wrote arbitrator Jeffrey Selchick, who added that the protester was “definitely not an innocent bystander”
Sankyo is a versatile technique that can be used as a come-along, takedown or control hold on a non-compliant suspect
Injury fears, liability management and public perception are just some of the hurdles to overcome
“It is a 2,000-pound weapon. They tried to end it peacefully, but ultimately, their lives were put in danger and they had to react.”
Court refused to dismiss county liability allegation that sheriff tacitly authorized pattern of unlawful bean bag deployment
The man entered the detective’s office on the first floor of the building and began assaulting him with an unknown object, cutting the officer on the neck and head
Continuum does not accurately describe police response options to resistance
The move clarifies use-of-force protocols after police officials said the sweeping reforms hindered crime response
Montpelier Police Chief Brian Peete says the gel should do the job but with fewer painful symptoms
How to mitigate the legitimate risks of viewing video evidence, including the risk of corrupting an officer’s memory
“We cannot claim any officer is an expert in use of force unless they are an expert in use of force”
Mayor Adams called the law “just not realistic” while on the campaign trail
46% also said videos of police use of deadly force should be made public immediately after it’s determined they won’t jeopardize an investigation
A new report offers 38 recommendations for police agencies on how to handle demonstrations like the ones in the summer of 2020
Neuroscientist explains how brain anatomy and physiology influence decision-making in the stressful situations police officers regularly face
“To those who feel a longer prison sentence is appropriate, please try to empathize with Ms. Potter’s situation,” said Judge Regina Chu
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