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.
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
A recurring question during training is “How can the intervening officer tell if excessive force is being used during a rapidly evolving situation?”
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
Use virtual reality for stress inoculation, officer selection and evaluation, community outreach and more
Deputies will now go “hands-on” with those who don’t comply with commands
Police say the suspect’s vehicle was blocked and he opened fire on the officers
Police released a video of the incident after witness video circulated
The bill has set one of the tightest UOF standards for police in the country
Three responding officers fired their weapons during the encounter
LE officials dropped their opposition on legislation that strengthens standards for when officers can use deadly force
The solid bedrock of Graham v. Connor provides a strong foundation for LEOs doing the work few in society are willing to do
Creating order out of chaos and taking command over an emotional and tense situation necessitates a level of confidence that can only come from adequate preparation
Six weeks on the force, I had to do what only a small percentage of officers ever do. I had no idea how much the incident would affect me
Classroom lectures simply can’t replicate the real-world conditions in which officers must make split-second decisions
The courts have been issuing important rulings that influence the way these tools are used by police
MOST POPULAR
- Va. cop involved in traffic stop of Army officer is fired
- Video: Suspect reaches for revolver, points it at Conn. trooper after being hit by car
- Atlanta awards $3.8M settlement in death of man who was TASERed after refusing to sign traffic ticket
- No charges for Neb. officer in fatal OIS of unarmed man who charged at officers during no-knock search
- Should cops see body cam video before giving use-of-force statements?