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.
Video simulators can allow agencies to shoot video of hot spots in their jurisdictions in order to replicate conditions officers may actually face
New research involving body camera footage explores situational and dynamic factors associated with decision-making and efficacy of police training
Here’s what Garland Officer Greg Stevens learned during his fight for survival in the ‘Draw the Prophet’ terrorist attack
Schenectady police reports analyzed by reporters, found to be stable
Patrolman Daniel Harless made a traffic stop that became a controversial viral video
Hayden man says recording calls official account of shooting into question
Officials are negotiating terms of a consent decree that would impose court-ordered reforms on the New Orleans Police Department
Timothy E. Simpson, 34, was carrying a weapon when officers arrived
Prosecutor: ‘Everything was done to try to arrest him alive’
Part Two: It is your right and responsibility to question and know the qualifications of your trainer
Part One: Once training needs have been identified the next logical question becomes how to deliver the material
Suspect’s weapon was the vehicle, says police chief
The camera module, about the size of a felt-tip marker, is connected to a wallet-size controller module that is carried on a belt or clipped to clothing
Man, 26, killed as he reportedly attempted to strike an officer with a baton
Retrial ordered for man convicted of two home invasions, one including a shooting
Two officers opened fire when the suspect accelerated toward one of them
15-year-old was believed to have made comments to neighbors ‘that he was bent on violence’
Officer not guilty in criminal investigation
Local ACLU chapter wrote a letter asking DOJ to investigate
Columbus police say three of the victims are in critical condition
Trooper suffered minor injuries
Calls escalated quickly from ‘fight in progress’ to frantic ‘Shots fired!’
Officer Charles Panek died in a boating accident after the lawsuit was filed
The shooting occurred after a deputy attempted to stop a man observed riding his motorcycle over the speed limit
Suspect who fired from passenger seat was killed when troopers returned fire
Police used a TASER to subdue a 9-year-old boy who neighbors had issues with before
Approval from Senate, House sent the bill to the governor
The Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy
Man slammed Cadillac in reverse and drove at a cop
The gunman shot and injured by Buena Park SWAT officers apparently knew the bank manager he held hostage
The Indiana House voted 74-24 in favor of the ‘right to resist’ measure
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