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 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
Understanding the impact of recent changes in California law
Witnesses said they heard the student yell “stop choking me” in a struggle with officers, but police say the video doesn’t show the full story
Officer Steve Timm shot Charles Landeros, 30, once in the head after Landeros moments earlier pulled out a handgun and fired twice in Timm’s direction
Officers facing civil actions for the excessive use of force may have an additional opportunity to obtain dismissal prior to trial
Police-citizen deadly force and other use-of-force encounters can be reduced through training, education and community engagement
After a man who viciously attacked his girlfriend died following a violent struggle with three officers, an excessive force lawsuit is brought against the officers
From active shooter response protocols to screening processes for new recruits, police leaders will face many challenges in the coming year
Not only do immersive simulators deliver cutting-edge training to officers, they can also help educate communities about the realities of use of force
Officer Timothy Sterrett flat-lined on the operating table on November 8, 2017. He also, improbably, came back to life
What challenges will law enforcement face in 2019?
State Sen. Rhonda Fields said she wants to create statewide requirements for evaluating when officers can return to work
The officer was in critical condition after being shot in his “face/neck area”
These essential resources will help police firearms trainers ensure they are preparing officers for success
Never let a suspect’s diminished ability cause you to deviate from sound tactical principles
The officer pulled the Taser trigger 12 times, the two prongs did not attach to the suspect during 11 of those pulls
Annual hit-rate averages in large departments typically range from 22 percent to 52 percent
The man previously served eight years in prison for kidnapping and threatening police with a firearm
The presence of a gun does not always indicate a threat
Getting through the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting requires an extended test of survival skills
Inmates with mental illness can make your job harder and pose an increased safety risk
This year seemed to be an order for law enforcement to stand down
The case of a Mass. cop on paid leave for comments penned in a police association newsletter is a reminder to think before you write
Even a reasonable, properly performed use of force incident can come under scrutiny if the report describing the situation is not effectively written
In a case arising from the fatal shooting by a state trooper of an armed civilian threatening suicide, the First Circuit affirmed the trooper was entitled to qualified immunity
“The officers went through what they are trained to do and to de-escalate the situation,” an official said
Two 26-year-old suspects were arrested at the scene
The suspect was killed in the ensuing gun battle
In any given year, roughly half of all police-involved shootings take place from or around vehicles – find out the steps agencies can take to harden vehicles to protect officers from attack
If law enforcement and mental health agencies support each other in their respective roles, it could go a long way in quelling concerns in the event of public scrutiny
An internal investigation has cleared the officer, and a local police union official defended the officer’s contention that he perceived a threat when he drew his weapon
