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.
On June 9, 2016, York County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Lutz was shot in the face at point-blank range while serving a warrant; this is his story
Regular ongoing practice increases proficiency, muscle memory and performance under stress
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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
The officer tried for two minutes to talk the man into dropping the gun
Current and former students who were pepper-sprayed during an Occupy demonstration filed suit
Police shot down a man who fired a gun into a squad car, then took aim at two officers
A 13-year veteran of the department was tracking a LoJack signal emanating from a stolen vehicle
Investigators have not yet confirmed if the robber had a weapon
Police fatally shot a man they said was wielding a knife
Police found a replica firearm at the scene
Officer maintained control of his TASER and with the help of his partner, subdued the suspect and took him into custody
Officer took down a gunman who killed six people and ambushed an officer
The suspect pointed a firearm at the officers, who fatally shot him
Incident began when suspect said he “got paranoid” at sight of NYPD cruiser
A District Heights police officer shot a handcuffed man in the back as he fled from the officer’s custody
Teen was shot as officer responded to a suspicious person call
Police were at the scene of an armed robbery when a worker ran “full tilt” at an officer who had his weapon drawn
Officers were consoling the female when the suspect returned to the scene
