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.
Inviting community stakeholders to experience virtual reality training can change the conversation
In a recent case, the court reviews police use of force on a compliant subject over the course of a traffic stop
Tactical critiques are extremely valuable — the challenge is understanding the nuances between a tactical critique and a force reasonableness analysis
New Mexico State Police released video Friday of a fatal police shooting that has sparked protests
The less-lethal device discharges an eight-foot Kevlar tether that restricts an individual’s movement
Court ruled the officers had probable cause to detain the subject for his own safety and the legal power to use reasonable force to accomplish that detention
This is the first time in modern history that the city’s top prosecutor has charged an officer with homicide in a use-of-force case
The true, but largely untold, story of police forgoing deadly force
When properly used, it can help every sworn officer uphold their sworn oath to integrity
A world-renowned martial arts expert argues why cops must be adequately trained in defensive tactics
A bill approved Tuesday also lifts liability from officers if a K-9 ignores the officer’s commands
All three of Officer Joseph Mensah’s shootings since 2015 were ruled justified
A suspect fired off shots at a community event attended by hundreds, police said
This case might present a good training scenario to reinforce the task of assessing the existence of an immediate threat
The court ordered the disclosure of secret immunized officer grand jury testimony to defense lawyers and police chiefs
Protesters injured by police filed a lawsuit in August alleging that their First Amendment free speech rights were violated
Bodycam footage shows the fatal shooting of Fred Williams III, who was killed during a foot pursuit last month
The man refused several commands to drop the weapon, bodycam video indicates
How do we prevent agencies, courts and communities from presuming inconsistencies between a report and video evidence means an officer is lying?
Understanding the concerns of both community advocates and officers is key to working through many issues in policing
Where discretionary time and tactical circumstances permit, giving a warning before using force is essential
Officials said the man ran from police and fired a shot at officers before police returned fire
The lawsuit is a counterclaim to a civil complaint that Kenneth Walker filed against Louisville Police
San Diego police said the man had been using the rod to smash windows and items
Bodycam video of Chicago police fatally shooting a man who stabbed a sergeant is a brutal reminder of the dangers officers face
The centerpiece of the rollout is “Priority-Ranked Video Audit” software, which uses AI to quickly identify “needle in the haystack” events among hours of bodycam footage
Bodycam video shows a man with a handgun ran from officers through the drugstore aisles
Crowds turned violent overnight after police shot and killed a knife-wielding man Monday
In the struggle to physically control a person, officers must not erroneously mistake unconsciousness for compliance
The officer committed “multiple policy and procedure violations,” Waukegan Police Chief Wayne Walles said
The incident unfolded as officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle call, police said
Some critics say the city is “piling on” a police force that has been under a microscope over the fatal arrest of Elijah McClain
The former Minneapolis cop is still facing a second-degree murder charge in George Floyd’s death
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