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.
“This first-hand experience is intended to give the participants information so they can formulate an opinion of law enforcement action based on their own opinion and not the perception or beliefs of others.”
Video evidence “proves” only what occurred, not what was perceived
During testing, officers found the TASER 10 to be much more intuitive and easier to use than firearms or legacy TASERs
When the Corvallis Police Department moved away from everyday use of shotguns in favor of patrol rifles, the shotguns were repurposed for use as less-lethal weapons
An ambush of any kind is the most dangerous threat you will ever face on the street – even the strongest and most alert officers are at risk
A handgun was recovered at the scene
Cpl. Seth Kelly nearly died in the frantic shootout from gunshot wounds that included a severed femoral artery
Cincinnati’s vice mayor has proposed raising the minimum age for ECD use from 7 to 12 years old
Officer Jonathan Roselle had an “unreasonable” belief that his safety was endangered when he shot Joseph Santos, DA said
A man who apparently mistakenly thought his home was being broken into opened fire on police as they sought to serve an arrest warrant for his grandson
Officer William Darby and two other officers were placed on desk duty at the time of the shooting, but a review board later cleared them
The deputy likely saved a woman’s life, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said
A Detroit officer is under criminal investigation after cellphone footage captured an incident between him and a combative woman at a hospital
There are some common phrases that can escalate situations and generally counter an officer’s effort to effectively communicate
Former Officer Kenneth Lopera was accused of using what police called an unapproved chokehold in the death of Tashii Farmer Brown
The chief defended the actions of his officers and said tears had been shed at the Aurora PD over the tragedy
Police said the suspect assaulted the officer twice and charged at him before being shot
The parents of Antwon Rose allege Officer Michael Rosfeld used excessive and deadly force in the June 19 shooting
The chief said the suspect put his truck in reverse and started “coming straight at one of our officers” before he was shot
Lawyers for Officer Van Dyke alleged that the enormous publicity surrounding Van Dyke’s case makes it impossible to find an impartial jury in Cook County
About 300 protesters called for the officers involved to be fired and arrested, though a prosecutor announced a day earlier that he was declining to file charges
Police, who described the scene in a statement as “very chaotic and violent,” said they encountered an armed man, who turned out to be the homeowner, and shot him
Police said the suspect deflected multiple beanbag rounds from police before grabbing a hostage and raising a knife to her neck
Authorities used a TASER but it failed to subdue a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of Trooper Tyler Edenhofer
No Border Patrol agents were gravely hurt
A prosecutor says 31-year-old Thurman Blevins turned toward officers with a gun in his hand before he was shot on June 23
Police said the man, who was a suspect in a string of armed robberies, pulled a gun from his waistband and then faced the officers before being shot
One officer suffered a gunshot wound in the neck, and another suffered a gunshot wound in the chest
Among the proposed reforms are requiring that officers issue a verbal warning before any use of force
Police said the man grabbed a gun from his waistband and pointed it at officers
Officer Aaron Cody Smith will go on trial next month on murder charges for the death of 58-year-old Greg Gunn
