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.
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
The Supreme Court isn’t as anxious to reinforce the doctrine of qualified immunity as some critics claim
A grand jury accused the officers of using excessive force in arresting two men after a pursuit in January
“By shooting an incapacitated, injured person who was not moving, and who was laying on his knife, the police officers crossed a ‘bright line’ and can be held liable.”
The majority who called in sick worked downtown, where protests have had their largest presence
The judge will rule later on whether cameras will be allowed at trial
As a police officer, martial artist and defensive tactics instructor, I have never learned, taught, or used what I would call a “chokehold”
Proactive leadership is required to counter detractors who continue to pressure agencies to make hasty policy reforms
A new rule prevents officers involved in using deadly force from reviewing bodycam footage before completing an initial police report
The governor signed an order directing an investigation into three officers previously cleared in McClain’s death
This case is an urgent reminder for agencies to scrutinize their use of force policies, training materials and review procedures
Republican lawmakers say the bill goes too far and failed to include GOP input
The issue of use of force and public cooperation are inexorably linked
Officers shot the suspect after he rammed his van into two patrol cars
On the eve of the vote, President Donald Trump’s administration signaled he would veto the Justice in Policing Act bill
The expected charging of Jordy Martel came more than a week after he was fired from his job as a patrol officer
Massachusetts’ governor is pushing a plan to give bonuses up to $5K to officers who complete “advanced” training in such areas as de-escalation and bias-free policing
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing ahead with a test vote Wednesday, but without Democratic backing the bill is not expected to advance.
We must address some critical issues of grave importance to the survival of our honorable profession
One of the law’s biggest changes is how it alters qualified immunity for police
In the years since the Supreme Court’s decision, some people – including many criminal defense attorneys – have suggested officers be held to a different standard
The deputy was assaulted while asking a man to leave the premises of a local business
The suspect stabbed a K9 while being taken into custody for threatening to stab a woman and several officers
Peel founded London’s Metropolitan Police nearly 200 years ago guided by his belief that the police are the public and the public are the police
The President’s executive order voices clear support for law enforcement, avoids punitive actions and promises a reasonable review of policing practices
If we can quickly make some meaningful changes on our own, that may empower our supporters to reestablish logic
The city joins several others in outlining policies that would restrict use of force and require other officers to intervene
The GOP package is one of the most extensive proposed overhauls to policing procedures yet from Republicans
Congressional Democrats have introduced a bill that would ban chokeholds and ‘carotid holds’ at the federal level
The Newport News police department changed its policies to include that officers must step in whenever another is in a verbal or physical conflict
The suspect shot at deputies, attempted to carjack two cars and was pursued through a parking lot
The suspect resisted arrest, bit multiple officers and pulled a TASER from an officer’s belt
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