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.
Raising a Monell claim is one way plaintiffs try to get at the purse of the government agency in the role as the officer’s employer, supervisor and policy-maker
A recent case highlights the importance of “clearly established” law at the time of law enforcement-civilian interactions
To better inform policies regarding the training and use of VNRs by law enforcement, emergency medicine doctors published their latest research
De-escalation is not a tactic. De-escalation is a desired end state
California Assembly Bill 931 seeks to establish a “necessity” standard for the legal use of deadly force by peace officers
Police responding to a domestic dispute entered a home and found the man stabbing his girlfriend
Shane Gaskill is among three men charged in the “swatting” case that led to Andrew Finch’s death
Assistant Sheriff Tim Kelly said two murder suspects fired 34 rounds in five volleys during the pursuit, while officers fired 31 shots
At a candlelight vigil for fallen Officer Michael Chesna, Weymouth’s chief of police slammed the country’s “negative attitude” surrounding use of force
A letter from an NYPD lawyer informed the DOJ that it would no longer wait for federal authorities to decide whether to charge Officer Daniel Pantaleo
Authorities said the gunman who shot 3 officers was being investigated in the killing of a student from India
Chicago police released video of the fatal OIS after protesters clashed with police, injuring some officers
Police said a fleeing suspect was killed after he and the trooper exchanged gunfire
Officials said Eddie Patterson’s decision to flee and not comply with orders caused his and LEO Jaimie Cox’s deaths
The deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being shot in the torso during the shootout
The wounded officer continued to command the scene after he was shot
The suspect is seen on video exiting his vehicle after crashing it and walking toward officers with a large knife in his hands
Police said a wanted man who led a police pursuit crashed his vehicle before opening fire on officers
After ignoring police commands, the suspect put the car in reverse and accelerated towards an officer before being shot
The El Paso Police Department said the officer is on desk duty and an internal investigation has been launched
Mayor Diane Sorace said the officer has not violated current UOF policies, but those policies are being updated
A rape suspect tried running away from a police officer who recognized him, but he didn’t get far
Police were following a stolen Honda before one of the suspects pointed a shotgun out of the car and fired at the officers
Officials said the preliminary hearing for Officer Michael Rosfeld will be moved because of security concerns
Implementing a crisis communications plan will prepare police leaders to navigate the treacherous tsunami of social media during the first 24-48 hours of a crisis
Police responded to a hit-and-run crash when a man, who wasn’t involved in the accident, approached officers with a knife
Officer Kyle Mikowski was hit twice in his legs, but shot back and killed the gunman
Police said concern for public safety and a pursuit involving gunfire factored in the officer’s decision to shoot 47-year-old Richard Rivera
The video went viral and sparked outrage
Is it “objectively reasonable” or “necessary” for California to change the law on the use of deadly force?
No federal charges will be filed against former Officer Christopher Hickman whose arrest of a jaywalking suspect, captured on video, sparked outcry
A vote by San Francisco supervisors this week to abruptly cut funding for police TASERs has stirred doubt about whether officers will ever get them
A veteran cop describes the split-second decisions that go through a cop’s mind when faced with a man with a gun