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.
From grappling to weapon retention, this year’s “What Cops Want” survey responses reveal what skills officers say are missing and how training programs can evolve
Incident highlights critical training points on vehicle stop strategy, force transitions, weapon cues and pursuit tactics
Understanding the protective protocols and legal standards that shaped agents’ response during a high-security DHS event
Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, discusses a new method of lateral restraint he developed where two subjects can control one person using a novel set of grips
When an officer has “sufficient time to comprehend that a suspect was subdued,” continued force is unreasonable, but officers are given leeway to assess the threat level
The court ruled the officers’ use of force, aimed at stopping an armed driver who had shot a police K-9 and his handler, was not excessive
Explore the significant distortions caused by fisheye lenses in body-worn cameras and understand the implications for accurate scene documentation and critical incident analysis
“Wrong is wrong. There’s not really anything to investigate,” said Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott, who immediately fired the officer and referred the case to prosecutors
Properly designed and safely executed force-on-force training helps learners prioritize their actions during stressful encounters
“Some individuals would rather see our community divided and in turmoil than allow me to continue serving as sheriff,” Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stated
Officers must be extremely cautious in executing a paramedic’s request to apply pressure to a prone individual’s back and upper torso
Because of how the allegations unfolded against Anthony Villanueva in two separate legal systems, he has little recourse to rejoin the force
A guide to proven control tactics, less lawsuits and building community trust through martial arts
Force-on-force training is valuable when realistic but can be fraught with danger if not done with a laser focus on safety
The jury found Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey
Exploring the ever-growing array of options and implements that promise to restore order to out-of-control situations
Use the tactical decision making equation to explain the process of how you arrived at your decision
Imagine how policing could improve if instead of just investigating incidents to find blame, we also investigated incidents to learn how to avoid them happening in the first place
Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden said former deputy Eddie Duran’s life was not in danger at any point during the interaction and that he should not have fired his weapon
Advanced body-worn camera technology plays a crucial role in enhancing officer safety and strengthening the bond between the police and the community
The move follows a UCLA police response to a fight that broke out between pro-palestine protesters and counterdemonstrators
A recent event where officers confronted a suicidal man armed with a sword provides a stark reminder of the dangers and complexities in law enforcement
Former San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy Aaron Russell, who already pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2020 fatal shooting, now faces civil rights infringement charges
NYPD
“I take my hat off to the Police Department, how they handled an unruly group of people,” Mayor Eric Adams stated
Myles Cosgrove was dismissed for violating the Louisville PD’s use off force protocols and for not wearing a body camera
The Atlanta Police Department changed its policy in the wake of the incident, instructing officers not to arrest drivers for refusing to sign traffic citations
We take a closer look at the research behind the potential utility of Jiu-Jitsu as a policing tool
The charges were filed in relation to a 2021 incident where a man died after being restrained by Alameda Police officers; the previous DA stated that her office’s investigation found the evidence did “not justify criminal charges”
Family members filed a lawsuit after a man was killed when paramedics placed a backboard on his back and directed a police officer to sit on it
The appellate court began by citing other cases in which the court “held that it’s reasonable for officers to tase fleeing suspects”
Firing your weapon to stop an imminent deadly threat may be the most difficult decision you ever have to make
Court ruled that a jury may find that participating officers used unconstitutional excessive force during the execution of the warrant
The Cheyenne Police Department said the man’s aggressive actions, including using a TASER on an officer, prompted the use of baton strikes to prevent him from accessing a knife
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