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.
Front-line supervisors play a key role in managing use-of-force incidents by shaping training and upholding standards in police agencies
Federal Appellate Court Reverses lower court and rejects Dallas officers’ qualified immunity defense
Court rules that jury could find officer’s application of a knee to a mentally ill subject’s back beyond that necessary to control him
The actions of Officer Michael Tschida serve as a valuable case study for officers to learn from and adapt their response strategies in similar high-risk situations
Video shows a man becoming belligerent with officers before struggling with one of them
Officers will not use restraints that block or restrict blood flow to the brain pending a police commission review
Abolishing this defense will leave officers defenseless against a dramatic increase in excessive force lawsuits
The Justice in Policing Act would limit legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force incidents, among other changes
Many federal judges are uninformed regarding the threat posed to officers by persons holding a firearm
Police officers are also now required to intervene any time they see an unauthorized use of force by another officer
Four lawmakers proposed revising current LAPD policy on use of projectiles with the goal of curbing the use of rubber bullets for crowd control
Video from WBFO shows the man appearing to hit his head on the pavement, with blood leaking out
In an era where policing remains highly trusted by most of the population, the movement for reform will likely be more grandstanding than groundbreaking
Someone fired on police from a crowd and a man was killed when officers returned fire
The video of the ambush shows officers being fired on from behind a bathroom door, then grappling with the suspect
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she and police Chief Erika Shields made the decision after reviewing body-camera footage
No matter what anyone says, one good cop has always been able to make a difference in any bailiwick
The choices you make or fail to make can introduce risk of injury to the police and the community you’ve committed to protecting
There are systemic problems in policing that we fail to address at our peril
We cannot allow officers to use outdated, ineffective and dangerous techniques
The suspect, who was fatally wounded at the scene, stabbed the officer in the neck and shoulder after throwing a bottle at the officer’s patrol car
Whatever the outcome, the process must be evidence-based, deliberate and meet the highest standards of any homicide investigation
As this incident leads the news, it is imperative we identify lessons we can apply to training, policy and community relations
Tactical decisions, including the decision to use force, require a quick calculation of the risk of action against the risk of delay
Videos show hundreds of protesters gathered in Minneapolis streets damaging police vehicles and property
De-escalation and communication skills are key in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency psychiatry
State and federal authorities are investigating the arrest
The suspect fought with officers after brandishing a knife and shouting obscenities at congregation members
These commonsense strategies could help lessen tempers and reduce the risk of injury to officers and citizens
When not confronted with imminent threats, officers can use discretionary time to set the conditions for effective de-escalation
The suspect is reportedly a ‘career criminal’ with a history of crashing into police vehicles
Police were arresting a felon in possession of a loaded weapon when a crowd gathered and began hurling projectiles at the officers
The suspect fired a rifle at deputies during a vehicle pursuit, then fled into the woods, where he attempted to hide
Anecdotal evidence seems to support that suicide by cop incidents are on the rise
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