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.
Appellate court concludes that the evidence plainly showed the officers subjectively believed the suspect had a gun
Such reporting would show how often officers face resistance and the lengths they go through to avoid using force
Instead of training for that perfect repetition with a completely compliant partner, let’s challenge our students with a “what next” frame of thought
Chief Murphy Paul fired Officer Blane Salamoni on Friday, saying he violated department policies on use of force and command of temper
Police ordered the student to drop the pipe, but he refused and charged at an officer in an alley
Four officers were treated for minor injuries following the shooting
Sheriff Van Duncan said the proposals for more police training are “a slap in the face”
Christopher Gatewood yelled “What are you going to do?” before officers shot him
The court said officers are entitled to immunity unless a previous case tells them a specific UOF is unlawful
Captain Michael Howell reflects on the moments that shaped him as a law enforcement officer over his 23-year career
Many are proposing that California become the first state to significantly restrict when officers can open fire
As the shots ring out an officer can be seen jumping on the hood of the police cruiser to flee the car that tried to ram him
Trooper Kyle Sheldon was shot after he asked a woman to step out of her car
As an officer opened the car door, police say the suspect fired a shot at him
“Go ahead and shoot me, mother******,” Jonathan Boyd said before being shot by police
Chief Murphy Paul said he fired the LEO for violating department policies on use of force and “command of temper”
The man almost immediately exited the vehicle against the officer’s orders and pulled out a gun
Mayor Stephen Wukela asked the Florence PD to release the video, saying “the whole incident is troubled”
It is imperative police leaders use research and scientific evidence to correct erroneous media and public perceptions about officer-involved shootings
The family’s lawsuit alleged that Marksville city officials had failed to properly train the deputies on the use of deadly force
Police said Jehad Eid stood up and shot at the officers, who fired back
Video of Officer Jason Van Dyke shooting Laquan McDonald sparked months of turmoil and protests across the city
No cop ever wants to use deadly force, but all are prepared to do so when it’s the only option left to stop a threat and protect life
Superintendent Eddie Johnson rejected a recommendation from the city’s police disciplinary agency that he seek to fire an officer in a controversial 2015 OIS
AG Xavier Becerra and Chief Daniel Hahn announced an agreement that they hoped would help instill calm in the city
The bill makes fake calls that result in death a felony comparable to second-degree murder
“How in the world did he get a gun in a hospital?” one officer asked
AG Jeff Landry’s announcement comes nearly 11 months after the Justice Department ruled out federal criminal charges in Alton Sterling’s 2016 death
Kareem Ali Nadir Jones was shot after he refused instructions and reached for a gun in his waistband
Stephon Clark’s death has been at the center of controversy and protests in the last week
A research team compared how behavior and visible characteristics influence whether officers escalate or de-escalate street confrontations
The suspect approached the deputy and ignored his commands before being shot