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.
Remember to prepare for the conditions you might find yourself outside in for several hours
In Quinn v. Zerkle, the 4th Circuit weighs the legality of implied consent after a door opens following a police pursuit, while upholding the use of force in a rapidly evolving confrontation
While it’s easy to rely on established case law, officers and legal professionals must avoid a one-size-fits-all approach
“If it works one time, it’s worth every penny that we spent,” said Deputy Chief Adam Turk
The two-story building is one of only a few of its kind in the country
Will the alleged handcuff injury be ruled excessive force? The court of appeals remanded the case to the trial court to find out
When asked to predict an assailant’s intent, officers can only guess, based on articulable observations compared with experience
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office also released new bodycam footage of multiple incidents where the lasso-like device helped take subjects safely into custody
A technique for lone officers who meet resistance on the road
Law enforcement must capitalize on the proven effectiveness of grappling arts to control combative suspects
It’s the third such probe of policing brought by the Justice Department in the Biden administration
Video shows officers kicking a suspect and hitting a bystander who was recording the incident
These laws will cause every law enforcement and corrections agency and all its officers to reconsider the way they go about their jobs
An officer finds herself in an unsafe tactical position, a reminder to never forget the importance of cover and concealment
Some reform proposals attempt to shift responsibility for violence from the offender to the officer
The package also removes a residency requirement for Kansas City police officers
An encounter with a naked subject presents an unpredictable and dangerous call, although very rare
Of the nearly 50,000 annual crisis-related calls for service, the San Francisco Police Department used force only 51 times
A new video from the National Police Association urges the public to cooperate with lawful orders to help avoid use-of-force incidents
Eighth Circuit rejects officer’s qualified immunity defense and finds continuous TASER deployment unnecessary, excessive and a violation of clearly established law
The lawsuit claims the law, which took effect in March, violates officers’ rights to self-defense
Three justices dissented and accused their colleagues of avoiding a potentially controversial case
This technique is so named because of the ease at which you can place a person under arrest in a position to be handcuffed and controlled
The law barred NYPD officers from restraining people “in a manner that compresses the diaphragm”
A recent 10th Circuit case highlights the high level of difficulty in proving law enforcement failure to train
Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation
Synchronizing data with high-speed video programs provides a better understanding of the nature of pre-assault, assault and post-assault dynamics
The change involves language about “deadly force” used in a previous policy that had been adopted less than a month ago
Court also rejects lower court use of freeze-frame “screen shots,” ruling that it amounts to “20/20 hindsight and second-guessing” of officer split-second decision to shoot
The scenarios, which are based on real-life situations, range from an actual use-of-force situation to a de-escalation using verbal communication
Among the charges are second-degree murder and manslaughter
Training in de-escalation, duty to intercede and other tactics, as well as improved communication between LEOs, can help contribute to improved pre-force actions
AG Letitia James said the bill would amend the current law “from one of simple necessity to one of absolute last resort”