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.
Firing your weapon to stop an imminent deadly threat may be the most difficult decision you ever have to make
Court ruled that a jury may find that participating officers used unconstitutional excessive force during the execution of the warrant
Inviting community stakeholders to experience virtual reality training can change the conversation
A spokesman said the department has received “numerous complaints” and “additional information” about the use of ketamine to sedate Elijah McClain
The court bypassed the issue of whether the stop was a legitimate welfare check
While no solution will likely attract everyone as signatories, any reform must be credible and impactful to succeed
After implementing new de-escalation strategies, use of force incidents fell by nearly half in Volusia County
The changes that make it a misdemeanor to use neck restraints would affect state troopers when deployed to NYC
Video shows ‘heroic’ actions of officers who were ambushed by a suspect
The bill bans neck restraints, chokeholds and warrior-style training
According to the lawsuit, the Aurora interim police chief said that a hearing was not required and that she had discretion as police chief not to hold one
District Court Judge Peter Cahill said he agreed with defense attorneys’ arguments that a gag order would be unfair to their clients
Former officer Garrett Rolfe’s attorneys said the prosecutor had repeatedly made comments to inflame public sentiment against him
The sweeping package was said to be one of the most substantial changes to the state’s criminal justice system in years
The officer was hospitalized with severe injuries and will undergo facial reconstructive surgery
Family of the deceased want charges against both the involved officer and against the 911 caller, who claimed a domestic dispute was going on. The family also wants the dispatcher fired
The officer was initially charged with manslaughter and later fired
The court made footage captured by two officers publicly viewable Wednesday by appointment
The lawsuit seeks to set a precedent “that makes it financially prohibitive for police to wrongfully kill marginalized people,” the family’s attorney said
The deputy quickly clears a gun malfunction and fires several rounds at the knife-wielding suspect when he fails to comply
Officers will be required to document their attempts to de-escalate a situation in all incidents, whether or not they end with force being used
A 26-year-old man suffered critical injuries after being hit by a less-lethal round in Portland
The protesters knocked repeatedly on the doors and windows of the precinct while others blocked the street out front
“There is absolutely no reason, no excuse and no justification for why this sergeant acted the way he did,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister
The recommendations were developed after a review of use-of-force incidents involving SPD officers between 2013 and 2018
Footage shows LEOs shooting a man having a behavioral crisis after he suddenly drew a weapon
Greenwood Village stated the town would in all cases defend any police officer in any suit or proceeding brought under Senate Bill 217
The state attorney’s office said there was insufficient evidence to prove charges of battery on a police officer
The delay comes after Police Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday slammed the chokehold ban as ‘insane’
The suspect told officers he had a gun inside his vehicle. While outside his car, he appears to begin to lunge inside the car
The woman went face to face with the officer and started yelling, “You acting like you white when you really Black ... what you want to do?”
“We were attacked with rocks, and we had to defend our officers,” Aurora Interim Police Chief Vanessa Wilson said
A man said his civil rights were violated after he was mistakenly arrested and his wrist broken during the incident
