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.
A look ahead at the challenges for law enforcement in 2018
The physiological responses that occur during a shooting incident are widely known, but what goes through an officer’s mind after pulling the trigger is hard to predict
The Supreme Court heard three cases this past October Term 2016 that further added to its use of force case law
Officers were responding to a call for a hit and run when they found the suspect, and struggle ensued
The officers reported the woman kicked one officer so hard he lost balance, prompting his reaction
Attorney said although a chaotic situation, use of force was unnecessary
Investigators believe those who can’t legally own guns turn to dogs
As sentencing nears, attorneys say public humiliation and the loss cop’s career are punishment enough
Shooting prompted renewed outcry over use-of-force policies
Suspect was stunned several times with TASER before he would cooperate
During Thursday’s ceremony, the officer publicly shook the civilian’s hand and thanked him for his fast response
Officer says he will return to police work after being declared ‘not guilty’
Suspect, found drunk and sleeping at a Jewish youth center, was seen in the clip pushing the officers
Suspect was killed early Sunday after setting his house ablaze and threatening officer’s life
The county sheriff’s office said in a news release that the men were approached by an “armed, naked and irrational female.”
Two police officers on trial for allegedly beating up a University of Maryland student
Man had one wrist handcuffed to a gurney when he suddenly grabbed the gun from an officer’s belt
Officers received multiple reports that a man was walking through the town of Chorley “armed with a samurai sword.”
Man is seen yelling at an approaching bike officer as a woman tries to restrain him and screams, “Stop!”
As suspect comes to his feet, he appears to enter in a heated exchange with the officers
Gil Collar took the potent hallucinogen during a music festival Saturday before assaulting two people
The 51-year-old had fought with officers several times before
You don’t want to put tax payers’ money in the pockets of people who break the law, do you?
Suspect had “an adverse reaction” to LSD he took during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Authorities said the man repeatedly charged the officer
Cop’s lawyer says actions were 100 percent justified
A detective fired a single shot that hit the driver, who was reportedly unarmed
Commissioner issues ‘direct action’ dismissal, charges dropped against woman struck in video
An officer says he shot at another officer who he thought was “the aggressor”
Authorities explained how the suspect was linked to the agent she struck with her car at least twice
In his 19-year career, officer has shot and killed an armed robber and endured a stabbing that put him out of work for months
