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.
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
A pivotal 2020 case examines how TASER logs and video footage can impact an ongoing debate surrounding police use of force
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the deputy used excessive force and intentionally drove over Lionel Womack
Directing a person to show you their hands is inviting movement that strips you of a valuable threat cue
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Officer Terrance Stangel is the third SFPD cop to be criminally charged in a use-of-force case by DA Chesa Boudin
There are several technical issues to consider when reviewing and using video evidence
The man was “acting erratically” and refused to drop the knife, officials said
The guidelines aren’t mandatory, but they’ll now be part of standards Ohio agencies must abide by to become voluntarily certified by the state
The woman is suspected of stabbing a man in the arm, police say
The man who was shot was also indicted after video showed him attacking police with a glass bottle just before the shooting
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
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