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.

Understanding the tech: 10 things to know about BWCs and storage

Here are 10 of the biggest technological considerations you should understand

December 10, 2016 08:18 PM

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4 concerns your BWC policy must address

You will need to do your due diligence before finalizing your policy

December 10, 2016 07:03 PM

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How to deploy a smart, successful BWC program

BWC implementation is multi-faceted with numerous potential stakeholders and multiple technology decisions to be made

December 10, 2016 06:24 PM

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Use of Force

TASER camera catches Calif. cop hitting suspect

August 20, 2009 12:34 PM

Video of Conn. officer using stun gun on laywer conflicts with police report

August 20, 2009 04:14 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Review finds fault with BART officers’ behavior after New Year’s shooting

August 19, 2009 07:16 AM

Patrol Issues

Police revising policies after Texas gay bar raid

August 19, 2009 03:48 AM

Force Science questions new TASER report on Canada incident

August 18, 2009 06:16 AM

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Colo. police chief defends TASER use

August 18, 2009 05:12 AM

In-Car Camera Systems

Minn. chief asks FBI to examine tape of arrest

August 17, 2009 06:20 AM

Use of Force

Calif. police monitoring use of force among officers

August 17, 2009 05:02 AM

Pursuit

Maine police review high-speed chase tactics

August 14, 2009 09:59 AM

N.Y. cop’s TASER use on woman causes controversy

August 14, 2009 05:48 AM

Police News

L.A. police end standoff with less lethal force

August 14, 2009 04:26 AM

Less Lethal

A closer look at the AMA’s CED report

August 12, 2009 01:02 PM

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Capt. Greg Meyer (ret.)

Less Lethal

Wyo. chief criticizes officers who used TASER on 76-year-old

August 12, 2009 04:23 AM

Use of Force

La. to settle lawsuit over taped police beating

August 07, 2009 10:44 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

N.J. police defend tactics, release video of fatal shootout

August 07, 2009 04:15 AM

Legal

Grand jury clears Philly officers in taped beating

August 06, 2009 11:24 AM

Use of Force

Family dogs putting Atlanta cops on the spot

August 06, 2009 04:44 AM

In-Car Camera Systems

Police incident caught on dashcam causes mess for N.J. town

August 05, 2009 10:49 AM

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

Mass. police shot violent man to ‘save their lives’

August 05, 2009 04:55 AM

Police News

Tenn. police fire 59 shots at man with rifle threatening suicide

August 05, 2009 04:30 AM

Off Duty

How would you perform in these off-duty active-shooter drills?

August 04, 2009 02:24 PM

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Charles Remsberg

Juvenile Crime

Tenn. woman says officer handcuffed 7-year-old

July 31, 2009 12:47 PM

Patrol Issues

G-20 police planning a puzzle for Pittsburgh chief

July 30, 2009 11:09 AM

Pursuit

Chicago policy may allow officers to fire at fleeing suspects

July 30, 2009 06:19 AM

Use of Force

Tenn. cop reprimanded for allegedly choking suspect

July 30, 2009 06:16 AM

Legal

Calif. gang member kicked by police suing for $5M

July 29, 2009 04:48 AM

Police Heroes

Tenn. officers honored for actions in shooting

July 29, 2009 04:09 AM

Patrol Issues

P1 Mailbag: Heroics or recklessness?

July 28, 2009 06:52 AM

Ala. police: TASER use on disabled man justified

July 28, 2009 05:08 AM

New TASER X3 delivers three shocks without reloading

July 27, 2009 11:24 AM

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