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.
When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study
...as the impartial investigator, here’s what I’m not going to tell you
Would you rather have officers look good on the mats or perform in the field with greater proficiency?
If you’re a new applicant, or you’ve been hired and are waiting to attend the police academy, one of the most important steps is to prepare your mental toolbox
The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association argued the NYPD shouldn’t be allowed to release video in the Jan. 29 shooting of Michael Hansford
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies fired their guns at suspects in 22 incidents last year
A bystander’s cellphone video captured a Texas marshal apprehending a juvenile who attempted to carjack him
Prosecutors alleged Officer Anthony Federico had used excessive force when he used his TASER to hit the suspect in the head
Even when officers react too quickly to consciously experience fear, the brain recognizes deadly threats and kicks into hyper-survival mode
The officer repeatedly warned a man, who was swinging a knife at the LEO, to “stop moving” before the suspect was fatally shot
A grand jury determined that the OIS of Joseph Santos, who was caught up in the search for someone who stole a patrol car, was justified
Police were called after an apparently drunken man, identified as 34-year-old Justin Blake, was seen waving a gun
The officer responded after calls were placed about a woman smashing windows and threatening employees
When considering best practices, law enforcement models of the past do not provide solutions for today’s problems
Make sure to share your results and challenge your colleagues to match or beat your score
Police conducted a drug raid at the home when the woman shot at officers
Police Commissioner Richard Ross said Monday that he had “some concerns” about a fatal OIS of a man who allegedly struck a pedestrian
Spokesman T.J. Smith said they are “extraordinarily fortunate once again that we didn’t have an officer shot” that night
A Utah man has filed a lawsuit alleging he was left “profoundly disabled” after two officers TASERed him twice
Police were called to reports of shots fired in a Chicago neighborhood when they found Aquoness Cathery armed with a handgun
The incident occurred after the Chicago PD tightened its guidelines on TASER use, discouraging officers from using it on fleeing suspects
A state attorney said Officer James Boulay “was in fear of being dragged under the Subaru” driven by the suspect
Jim and Doug discuss some ways to ready yourself and your department when the cameras start rolling
Prosecutors said it was “reasonable” for Officer Tucker Seitz “to use deadly force” as Antonio Davis presented a “serious and immediate threat”
The DA said prosecutors would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Kevin Ferguson used excessive force as he tried to make a citizen’s arrest
Trooper Lance Deshuk found Cornelius Carey Jr. wandering on the street before the suspect became confrontational and attacked the LEO
Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler said he released the video in an effort at transparency
Police said officers were searching for a suspect in a Sunday homicide when the suspect opened fire
Video of an officer forcing an uncooperative teen to the ground has led to some calling for the officer’s removal
As soon as one of the officers opens a closet door, Daniel Saavedra-Arreola lunges and starts wildly swinging a metal pipe and a folding knife
Lawyers for Nouman Raja said the charges from the fatal shooting of Corey Jones should be dismissed because it “was wholly justifiable”
Sean Marcellin was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal before swearing at officers and threatening to harm their children
