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.
Everyone likes to practice the things we are good at, but when it comes to firearms training, we need to work to improve our weaknesses
A three-judge appellate panel addressed issues of growing concern to street officers amid the current demands for de-escalation of force in complex encounters
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Case may be reopened in the fatal shooting of a man in 2007 after new video surfaced
Suspect appears to struggle with police, kick at officers
Because it’s impossible for any continuum model to provide for an entire set of circumstances in each very unique situation, a “force options” model is the optimal policy alternative
Man ran toward an officer after a brief high-speed vehicle and foot pursuit
Ambushed while trying to awaken suspect, officer had to discharge TASER 6 times
‘There were no loopholes, no loose cannons — everything was done by the book’
The suspect tried to flee in the vehicle and apparently pointed a handgun at an officer
Confrontation ensued after pursuit of stolen vehicle that almost hit a group of children
Assailant was struck five or six times, according to police
Customers scramble after protest turns violent
After the incident, town declared a state of emergency
Bogota Officer Regina Tasca was suspended from duty after stepping in
Beaumont police Officer Enoch Clark told investigators that he was retreating three feet away from an argumentative woman who may have been driving drunk
After a few minutes, officers had fired at the shooter and sent her to the hospital
A sergeant on the scene during the struggle told supervisors the following day that he thought an officer might have acted wrongly
Is your ‘tactical toolbox’ a mess or is it organized with your favorite tool right on top, ready to use?
Settlement was approved at a city council meeting on a 5-0 vote
Unidentified officer was grazed in the leg during shootout
Officers arrived at the scene after the dog bit a family member, who required medical treatment
Allegations that officers ‘regularly’ use excessive force based upon report last December
Andrew Blomberg testified that he didn’t kick Chad Holley’s head or neck during the March 2010 arrest
Officers confronted homeless man after receiving calls he was looking into parked cars
Johannes Mehserle argued death of Oscar Grant was a mistake, but not involuntary manslaughter
Medical conclusion came after performing an autopsy, reviewing records and tests and watching surveillance audio and video
Suspect was subsequently convicted in juvenile court of burglary and put on probation
A less-lethal device did not subdue the suspect
Michael Warren says surveillance video contradicts the version of the story told in official police records
Judge to weigh evidence; July 2011 incident was captured on cell phone camera
Mayor declared a state of emergency because there weren’t enough officers to patrol the streets
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