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.
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Implement these steps to help ensure when your officers are asked how they are holding up after an OIS you’ll get an answer that’s better than “I’m okay.”
The shooting is believed to have been a targeted attack
Officials say the unidentified officer fired after Terry Chanley gestured quickly with what was believed to be a gun
The shooting is currently being reviewed by the county DA
Police say two suspects were arrested later that day; officer remains in critical condition
Lesly Lafontant was smashed in the head with a chair and placed into a medically-induced coma
The NYPD officer was put into a medically-induced coma after a man stuck him in the head with a chair
The officer used a TASER on a suicidal man who was doused in flammable liquid and holding a lighter
Video and documents about the August shooting of Channara Tom Pheap could clear up disputed details of OIS
Juan Orozco has been arrested on suspicion of shooting, killing Brian Ishmael
Agency: Updates reflect contemporary LE standards, are restricted to violent felony offenses
The suspect was reported banging on doors and breaking glass, found naked and pointing a handgun at police
The video has sparked outrage among the community and a lawsuit has been filed
The correct response to public outcry following a use of force incident is to conduct a thorough investigation, not rush to change laws or policies
A deputy from a neighboring county who was a ride-along passenger was injured in the incident
Christopher Meyer was seen on video pointing his gun, yelling at family while responding to shoplifting report
Randall Comley fired a gun at a police officer and deputy as they served an arrest warrant Thursday morning
The suspect in the shooting of another man grappled with police in the middle of an intersection
The lawsuit filed by Nic Cederberg, who was shot 12 times by James Tylka in a 2016 incident, alleged that dispatchers failed to alert him that Tylka was armed
Demetrious Williams TASERed two officers attempting to restrain him before fleeing
A $20M lawsuit alleged Officer Ryan Donald shot unprovoked; department review found he acted within policy
Someone inside the apartment the officers were responding to was also shot
Officers used a TASER on suspect during traffic stop, pursued him when he fled scene
Officer Nicholas Bronte was later cleared of criminal liability
Toussaint Diamon Sims was fatally shot after a vehicle pursuit
Video released to public shows a sergeant telling an officer to ‘just push’ suspect
The suspect first walked away from the officer before turning around and lunging at him
The known gang member exchanged fire with LEOs outside a housing development
The deputy, responding to multiple calls about a suspicious person, fired at a man he believed was carrying a handgun
Officer Timothy Shea was shot while responding to a domestic dispute call
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