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.
Court affirms that tactics used to disperse unruly crowd did not violate protesters’ constitutional rights, dismisses excessive force lawsuit and grants officers qualified immunity
The 8th Circuit upheld officers’ use of force in Aden v. City of Bloomington, citing Graham factors and qualified immunity
Repeated incidents of weapon confusion point to deeper flaws in training, tactics and system design — and demand a shift in how we prepare for high-stress encounters
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
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
