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.
In Dimock v. City of Brooklyn Center, the court ruled warrantless entry and deadly force was lawful, citing exigent circumstances doctrine
Following a Ninth Circuit decision on use of force, one sheriff’s new policy has sparked debate over legal interpretation, responder safety and the future of crisis response models
The Omaha Police Department has adopted an approach where its interviewing investigators do not watch video evidence before interviewing officers involved in serious uses of force
The troubles come from a lack of data and a failure to assign responsibilities, a new report says
The “Decision Points” police simulator uses real bodycam footage to show how officers make critical decisions
The defense claims former officer Kim Potter made a mistake when she grabbed the wrong weapon and shot Wright
“His use of deadly force in this incident is a clear violation of department policy,” said Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus
Trial proceedings began Tuesday with jury selection
“Our mission is to train and equip Kansas LEOs with quality resources to handle potentially dangerous situations minimizing the risk of injury to anyone involved.”
In developing the new training, the department looked into research of what works and sought to incorporate de-escalation at every step
The sum, which was disclosed by three anonymous sources familiar with the matter, would be the largest police-related settlement in Colorado history
The consent decree, one of the first in the country enacted by a state official, is expected to last approximately five years
The agreement will open the city to at least another three years of monitoring by the Justice Department
A human factors scientist discusses device design, holster placement and training considerations
These complex cases demand unbiased and thorough review
De-escalation is often presented as a panacea for use of force reduction, but research on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques is limited
Attorneys requested leniency for ex-officer Mohamed Noor ahead of his resentencing
The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
Body cameras, anti-bias training and restrictions on police use of force are all items for proposed funding in DOJ’s FY22 budget
Now, an independent unit will investigate police incidents involving the death of a community member
The new policy aims to keep people who can’t make bail out of jail if they’re stopped for a minor traffic infraction
In February, a grand jury declined to indict any of the officers involved
Use this technique when a suspect won’t give up their arms for handcuffing
Minnesota police agencies are partnering with Valerie Castile, the mother of man killed during a traffic stop
“It’s crystal clear now that Derek Chauvin cannot be convicted of murder three,” said one law professor
Lawyers argued that there was no evidence Potter believed she was holding a gun
Former NYPD Officer David Afanador was accused of using a banned chokehold in June 2020
Panelists shared lessons learned, leading practices and cutting-edge approaches that can assist agencies in dealing with unplanned critical incidents
City officials said the review is about finding best practices, not about any particular incident
The California State Sheriffs’ Association said the bill “neglects situations in which a subject creates a threat of death or serious bodily injury”
Three police officers and two paramedics face charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among others
Police researchers, tactical experts believe the limits on force options may have unintended consequences
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