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.
How law enforcement officers can navigate the challenges of responding to residents armed with weapons — and avoid escalating tense situations
Being willing to employ an effective technique or tactic the instant it is justified will do more to control a suspect than starting with an inadequate one
A pivotal 2020 case examines how TASER logs and video footage can impact an ongoing debate surrounding police use of force
Kim Potter is set to be sentenced Friday for a fatal shooting in which police say she confused her handgun for a TASER
Answering key questions from attendees during this Police1 learning event
“If you see another officer using too much force, you need to intervene,” said Lt. Richard Zimmerman at the civil rights trial of three former cops
Authorities said the no-knock raid that led to Amir Locke’s death was necessary to protect the public and officers
The role of human factors and simulation training
The 17-year-old, who was the subject of the search, was charged with second-degree murder
I became inspired to teach the concept of de-escalation thanks partially to the bad example of a “pompous cop” and the good advice of an ancient general
The police shooting of Amir Locke also drew hundreds of protesters to the streets of Minneapolis
Becoming proficient at the lost art of empty hand control is within your grasp if you have patience and commitment
Bodycam video shows a man wrapped in a blanket and holding a gun when officers enter
Police Chief William Scott accused the District Attorney’s Office of “concealing evidence” in a police use-of-force case
Here is a quick way to incorporate skill-based, scenario training into your use of force training program
When is a TASER device discharge considered excessive force? A recent case with video evidence considers the question
As Portland works towards implementing a body-worn camera program, important policy questions remain
VirTra aims to increase the realism of simulation training with visual upgrades and electrical impulse simulations
The man was in the custody of Durham police and receiving treatment at Duke University Hospital when the incident occurred
Chief Michel Moore said the LAPD is conducting a “deep dive” to assess whether its training program properly follows department policies
Test results can be used to develop motorcycle law enforcement officer tactics for hostile confrontations
Deciding whether or when to unhandcuff a detained person can be a tricky matter
A program at the Pasco Police Department aims to explore techniques that may be more effective than what is taught at the academy
The man had barricaded himself in a bedroom where he was holding a knife to his estranged wife
Eighth Circuit affirms police detention including handcuffing and pointing guns at suspects
The video shows the suspect beating a woman with a bike lock before a group of officers finds him and one opens fire with a rifle
Defense attorneys had told jurors Potter meant to use her TASER when she fired her handgun once into Wright’s chest, and that her mistake was not a crime
Jurors determined Deputy Justin Wall’s actions were justified following the 2017 fatal shooting of a woman who led deputies on a low-speed pursuit
Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley is joined by Police1 columnist Janay Gasparini to discuss the challenges law enforcement faced in 2021
The troubles come from a lack of data and a failure to assign responsibilities, a new report says
The “Decision Points” police simulator uses real bodycam footage to show how officers make critical decisions
The defense claims former officer Kim Potter made a mistake when she grabbed the wrong weapon and shot Wright
“His use of deadly force in this incident is a clear violation of department policy,” said Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus
