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.
After being incapacitated by bear spray and facing down an armed suspect, this LEO attributes his survival to his training
The court ruled that self-defense jury instruction that treated the officer like an ordinary citizen was erroneous
Hindsight provides a luxury officers who made decisions on the scene didn’t have
The officers can challenge their dismissals by filing lawsuits in Cook County Circuit Court
Consider a roundtable discussion of these two cases during roll call training
Several hundred people took to the streets Wednesday in a protest in downtown Manhattan
Some federal circuit courts appear ready and willing to rule against officers and their municipalities when deadly force is used quickly in matters involving mentally ill subjects
The U.S. Justice Department will not file civil rights charges against Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in connection with the death of Eric Garner
The shooting has drawn national media coverage because of Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s run for president
When the officer approached the driver’s side door, Hannah Williams exited and pointed the replica gun at him
A city report released after the shooting said the suspect grabbed onto one LEO’s gun with two hands
In a statement, the 17-year-old driver’s family called on the state attorney general to conduct a civil rights investigation
The assault charge against the officer is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison
Officer Juan Avila fired six to seven shots at the suspect, who was walking toward him and other officers with an ax
A judge has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the shooting and decide whether criminal charges against the officer are warranted
Bill that would make Calif. law governing UOF among strictest in US is on its way to the governor’s desk
Betai Koffi is charged with two counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of carjacking
The shooting happened Wednesday night as officers responded to 911 calls reporting a woman shooting a gun
The suspect dragged a Seminole County deputy about 100 yards on an on-ramp during a traffic stop
The officers returned fire and killed the gunman
Bodycam video shows how hard police in Georgia tried to deescalate an encounter with a knife-wielding man
South Bend’s mayor has also sent a letter to the DOJ seeking a review of the officer-involved shooting of a man armed with a knife
Two men trying to steal a trove of pills from a drugstore demanded that New Orleans police blocking the exit “back up” before opening fire and striking an officer
The man stabbed the officer in the neck with a screwdriver as the two were discussing a citation
Officer Michael Dunn, 43, turned himself in after a grand jury returned the unusually swift indictment
The man approached police with a knife in one hand and scissors in another, prompting LEOs to shoot him with beanbag-style rounds
There are potential safety issues and training scars associated with the traditional scissor sweep technique
All officers must ask themselves if they can take the life of another if that dire decision is thrust upon them by fate or circumstance
An investigation is underway to determine whether excessive force was used during the arrest
All officers need to be armed with researched responses to hotly debated issues
The video compiles footage from three body cameras and two cruiser cameras showing at least three people being taken into custody after a shooting was reported
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