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.
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
Front-line supervisors play a key role in managing use-of-force incidents by shaping training and upholding standards in police agencies
The key to the interview process is to understand an officer’s state of mind and decision-making process during the event
The man, Ariel Roman, is suing police
A man in a camouflage hat fired a rifle at his neighbors in their Maryland home on Sunday before he was fatally shot
The suspect, a felon, had a history of arrests for a stolen vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, theft and obstructing police
Research findings may help trainers more rapidly educate recruits to make better use-of-force decisions
The suspect who refused to leave the premises, then fired at the officer from his vehicle, was fatally shot
The man followed a patrol vehicle, instigated a police pursuit, then ambushed the officer with a knife later that night
The suspect brandished an 18-inch machete at one person, instigated a low-speed vehicle pursuit and attacked five officers before being subdued
After the man attempted to steal a vehicle, he stabbed two people, fought off responding officers and instigated a police pursuit in a stolen patrol vehicle
Sheriff Mike Chitwood responded to the suspect’s threats on Twitter, saying he hoped the man learns how to cover his mouth in jail
Law enforcement may encounter this phenomenon more frequently in the coming weeks as people seek ways to deal with COVID-19 illness or catastrophic financial losses
LE should consider de-prioritizing the use of chemical agents if the benefit of using these tools is outweighed by the risk of spreading COVID-19
Every officer in uniform today is the beneficiary of the lessons taught to us by the Newhall officers
The man told police at the hospital that he was diagnosed the previous night and wanted to die
Officer discretion, common sense and good judgment are more important than ever in these difficult times
Thirty-five years ago, Tennessee v. Garner drastically changed the legal landscape concerning the use of deadly force by LEOs, paving the way for a unified standard
Defensive tactics skills and verbal communication skills should not be an either/or option
What turns any given police-citizen encounter into a deadly force scenario characteristically involves a complex web of interacting factors
Community members called the event description’s language ‘disturbing’
Prosecutors have said the maneuver was an act of self defense prompted by a suspect resisting arrest
Join Lexipol to learn how departments can improve the process of taking officer statements following use of force incidents
Street encounter training must be constantly evaluated and frequently rehearsed
The man was shot by police after they attempted to arrest him
Judge Robert Heffron Jr. said he found convincing evidence that Prince George’s County Police Cpl. Michael Owen Jr. posed a danger to the community
Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski asked his investigations team to file multiple charges, including a second-degree murder count
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When making an arrest, a cohort of the suspect may grab you in this manner to enable their friend’s escape from you
Two adults and a teenager have been arrested and charged after a video circulated on social media showed the sergeant being kicked while attempting to restrain a suspect