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.
Experts review common issues that can cause problems not only for a patrol officer but all the way up the chain of command in an agency
“We did find that verbal antagonism was actually associated with a lower likelihood of force occurring during a police-civilian interaction.”
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
The organizations called for restraint as hundreds of people protested the fatal OIS of Antwon Rose
The teen was shot after fleeing from a car that matched the description of a vehicle being sought in a nonfatal shooting
The video’s release marks the first time the nation’s third-largest police department has voluntarily released body camera footage to the media
Police said moments after officers arrived, the suspect walked out of his home and started firing at officers
The legislation would allow police to use deadly force only where it is necessary to prevent imminent and serious injury or death to the LEO or another person
One of the officers involved in the January arrest later posted on social media mocking two other NBA players, according to the lawsuit
The officer was forced to shoot the dogs
The officer said he opened fire to protect himself from an attacking family dog
A gun was recovered from the scene
While running, the suspect took off his jacket and drew a .45 caliber Glock pistol with a laser sight
A federal appeals panel ruled Wednesday that cops’ use of Long Range Acoustic Devices against protesters can be considered excessive force
The officer responded to a business following a report of a suicidal person with a gun
Newly released body camera video shows an intense scene unfold as Chicago officers responded to a hostage situation
Seven officers involved in the separate incidents have been suspended without pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation
Police said the suspect “became violent” when officers approached him and “started punching the walls while yelling obscenities”
The attorneys said the video will factor into whether the family of Maurice Granton Jr. will file a lawsuit
The court is being asked to shield the deputy from being sued by the parents of the teen
Our use-of-force training needs to be considerate of each of these groups if we want to re-establish police and community relationships
Modifying use of force policy by insisting that officers exercise restraint when dealing with objectively threatening and dangerous individuals comes with enormous risk
With an officer’s future at stake, how does a prosecutor get proficient at fairly analyzing the situation in a hurry?
It’s unclear if the deputy suffered any injuries
Former St. Louis Officer Jason Stockley was found not guilty of murder in the 2011 shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith
Chief Ramon Batista said he wanted to release the video before it surfaced online and provide context to it
The measure would have given San Francisco officers more latitude in when they can TASER suspects
The Wildwood PD’s internal affairs unit will continue an administrative investigation into the May 26 arrest
Police said the officer was attempting to block the fleeing suspect’s path when the collision occurred
A judge denied Nouman Raja’s request to throw out manslaughter and attempted murder charges against him
Hundreds of protesters are demanding answers about a fatal shooting of a man who had run naked onto a highway
Say goodbye to “positional asphyxia” and hello to genetic cardiac testing
Police, who released the video in response to a bystander’s viral footage of the incident, said the arrestee refused to cooperate and assaulted an officer
