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.
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Here are a handful of other — perhaps less-well-known — cases which merit mention in this space
Parents claim excessive force although a state probe cleared the officer
Officer Kevin Ford shot a suspect pointing a gun at his face
A mother whose son was killed by police in 2004 is accusing two park police officers of breaking her other son’s arm
During the struggle, the gun discharged one round that didn’t hit the officer
Officers will activate the cameras every time they make contact with a person
The officer was caught on videotape beating a restrained suspect
More than 53 percent of hospital security officers do not carry lethal or less-lethal weapons
