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.
Court rules that the deputy acted reasonably when fatally shooting wounded prone suspect who fled after shooting another officer
How law enforcement officers can navigate the challenges of responding to residents armed with weapons — and avoid escalating tense situations
Being willing to employ an effective technique or tactic the instant it is justified will do more to control a suspect than starting with an inadequate one
During a traffic stop, a passenger ran out of the car holding a knife in each hand
Framework of key policing reform proposals can be used as a starting point for bipartisan consensus
The deputy can be heard yelling, ‘drop it!’ as the suspect charges toward him
Columbus police officers had responded to an attempted stabbing call
The jury’s decision to find Chauvin guilty may strengthen the calls for police reform that have been widespread since Floyd’s death
How does an officer draw and fire their pistol when it is clear they intended to draw and discharge their TASER?
Cariol Horne will be given back pay and a pension after arguing it was her duty to stop a colleague from using excessive force on a handcuffed suspect
The most high-profile bill would allow a panel to decertify officers who engage in “serious misconduct”
The shooting of Miles Jackson has sparked days of unrest in Columbus, Ohio
Police said the crowd broke windows, threw projectiles and tried to enter a police office building
Video of the encounter showed two police officers drawing their guns and using pepper spray during a traffic stop
The officer is heard shouting “TASER!” several times in bodycam video released Monday
All officers in the state are required to submit information about every use of force they perform or witness within 24 hours
A powerful way to increase learning based on real incidents is to not only study what you do see but to envision what you might have seen
A UOF expert testified that the ex-officer’s knee on Floyd’s neck wasn’t part of department training
The man screamed, “do you want to die?” before he was shot
A legal service plan can protect you and your family in the event of the unexpected
Researchers are investigating the full spectrum of injuries that officers sustain while interacting, arresting, detaining, or pursuing suspects
How some reform proposals are attempting to shift responsibility for violence from the offender to the officer
Police said the man had refused officers’ orders to drop the meat cleaver and frying pan he was holding
The agency said last week that there’s no timeline for the investigation to be completed
Kenneth Walker was initially charged with assault and attempted murder
The SAFE-T Act restricts LE’s ability to pursue offenders and make arrests
“For the vast majority of our critics, everything they learned about law enforcement they learned from watching TV”
The family of Angelo Quinto alleges Quinto died after an officer knelt on his neck
News footage captured a shootout between a Harbor police officer and a suspect
The two suspects, both of whom were armed, fled the vehicle and the girl started firing at officers
The officers involved remain on leave pending an internal investigation
The bipartisan bill creates new procedures and requirements for issuance of warrants
Understanding the progressive reform agenda starts by understanding the language
