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.
The court determines whether to grant officers qualified immunity for allegations of excessive force
Two Colorado prosecutions of officers for failing to intervene illustrate what makes a prosecutable case
BolaWrap can mitigate liability, enhance officer safety, minimize trauma and gain compliance without pain
The chief struggled to contain his emotions as he pleaded with the Texas city to not allow the killing to reflect badly on the entire department
Aaron Dean had resigned from the Fort Worth Police Department earlier in the day
The shooting occurred after a neighbor called the police non-emergency line to report that the front door to the home was open
The officer was attempting make an arrest when the suspect took his baton and attacked him
This is the first time police video has been released under new legislation
Zechariah Presley was convicted on violating his oath of office
Department officials vehemently defended the officers’ actions, saying the teen violated a no-trespassing order, fled police and ultimately resisted arrest
Documenting proper application of handcuffs, double-locking and checking for proper fit are some of the easiest risk management steps in policing
The police department says the wounded man was taken to a hospital
A 4th Circuit Court of Appeals case has led to policy revisions, training updates and questions as to the relevance of the 21-foot principle
One officer was injured by shrapnel in the exchange of gunfire
Two recent cases underscore that the 21-foot principle is just a starting point for the evaluation of police use-of-force decisions when facing edged weapons
Suspect attacked the officer after rear-ending his SUV. The subsequent OIS sparked protests
The officer-involved shooting sparked protests
LEO was punched repeatedly in the head while trying to take suspect into custody
Wounded suspect was hospitalized; LEO was unharmed
One deputy wearing a vest was shot five or six times in the leg and upper body
The officer who shot the suspect is also credited with saving his life
An officer was shot in the hand as another wrestled a gun away from the suspect
The suspect, Tyrone Banks, allegedly opened fire on one officer and attempted to run another over with his car
The attack comes as police grapple with what Police Chief Todd Axtell called a stretch of unprecedented violence in the city
SB 230 requires police departments to change training guidelines and policies to reflect a new emphasis on de-escalation, crisis intervention
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the law and its potential result on police use of force
ICE said the immigration agent opened fire after the man drove at him while fleeing a traffic stop
The incident happened during a protest following the acquittal of former officer Jason Stockley
Some police departments and sheriff’s offices dispute the data, which conflicts with their own numbers
The Ninth Circuit’s recent split decision carries important implications for police training, policy and street practice
This case reminds officers of the need to give short, clear commands directing a subject to make specific movements
