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.
Court ruled that a jury may find that participating officers used unconstitutional excessive force during the execution of the warrant
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In a recent case, the court reviews police use of force on a compliant subject over the course of a traffic stop
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We cannot allow officers to use outdated, ineffective and dangerous techniques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
Deputies fatally shot the man after he pointed and fired a Kel-Tec KSG gun at them following a vehicle pursuit
The man stood on his balcony and inside his apartment complex threatening police with a replica gun
Video shows a man becoming belligerent with officers before struggling with one of them
State and local police pursued a man who had taken a child from his home and fired repeatedly on law enforcement vehicles with an AR-15-style gun
The suspect turned his car around and struck the trooper, who attempted to get out out of the way
The man told responding officers that he was a ninja and was going to kill them, officials said
The suspect attacked the officer with a knife following a foot pursuit Saturday night
Footage shows a man repeatedly ignoring the officer’s orders to stop advancing and threatening him with a knife
The suspect shot at officers from inside a home. When he wouldn’t come outside after tear gas was deployed, police began dismantling the home to flush him out
Video shows the man advancing on Cpl. Chad Jensen with a 26-inch sword, ignoring Jensen’s repeated commands to stop
Officers grappled with some two dozen people involved in the fight, one of who attempted to grab an officer’s weapon
The woman also assaulted a store employee after being asked to wear a mask or leave the premises
The trooper followed the vehicle’s driver after witnessing an accident and was attacked while waiting for an on-duty officer
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