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.
During requalification, cops must be prepared not only for the mechanics and reality of an armed encounter, but also how to properly document and justify use of force
Police chaplains aren’t there to push a religion on police officers; their role is primarily to listen and offer emotional and spiritual support
If you’re a new applicant, or you’ve been hired and are waiting to attend the police academy, one of the most important steps is to prepare your mental toolbox
Officer Dwain Monteilh released from hospital, was punched and kicked by a suspect trying to steal his gun
Only supervising and specialized officers are currently allowed to carry stun guns
When Las Vegas’ sheriff decided not to fire an officer who shot an unarmed man, it was one insult too many for some in this city
The Oregon jury took four hours to return a verdict saying that the officers did not use excessive force during protests
The officers’ language towards the homeowner and her children was viewed as unprofessional
The officer was disciplined by the department for his actions, but the shoplifter make seek harsher punishment
The trial will address whether Sgt. Jeffrey McDaniel’s use of pepper spray was within bureau policy, and whether the officers’ actions were reasonable
The man was allegedly asking for help after a friend’s hotel had been robbed, when a conversation with the officer went south
The teen told an officer he had overdosed, then swung a punch at an officer and an altercation ensued
A recent lower-court decision in Tennessee may be a bellwether signaling a need to tweak law enforcement use-of-force policies
When officers tried to break up the enormous fight, the mob surged downtown, vandalizing property and looting
Police had difficulty subduing the man, and had to deploy pepper spray twice to arrest him
The department’s Civil Rights Division released the findings of an 18-month investigation Tuesday
The officer, who was fired following the incident, claimed that the suspect tried pulling a gun and he acted in self defense
The man was visibly drunk and harassing police and airport staff
9 officers are named in a federal suit for the force used arresting 2 men - 1 of whom allegedly pointed a gun at an off-duty cop
The officer has been accused of excessive force in the past