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.
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Sir Robert Peel knew that police officers needed to explain use of force to the general public
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
Adolescents stunned by a less-lethal device do not appear to be at higher risk for serious injury than adults
Stunned owner said he would have done the same if in the officer’s shoes
An internal investigation by Seattle police cleared the officer
Suspect opened fire as deputies arrived at an apartment near San Diego
Officers say the man came to the door holding a gun and refused to drop the weapon
Suspect was making threats while trying to stab an officer
The officers involved all will return to active duty
Reports say woman was heading to another house because she believed her home was being burglarized
When the man pointed his gun at the cops, the sergeant fired once
The policy also prohibits frontal shots, except in self-defense or to defend someone else
Having the officers back to work benefits the police department and the city, said president of the Police Federation
The Police Executive Research Forum recently held a ‘summit’ of law enforcement leaders to discuss current issues regarding use of force
