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.
“We cannot claim any officer is an expert in use of force unless they are an expert in use of force”
Neuroscientist explains how brain anatomy and physiology influence decision-making in the stressful situations police officers regularly face
Answering key questions from attendees during this Police1 learning event
The conditions of the wounded officers were not being immediately released
When the gunman announced that he was there “to kill people,” Capt. Michael Howell realized that he had only one option
Body camera footage released in September shows Deputy Jacob Shaw shooting Andrew Grimm and the officer realizing his mistake
Police Captain Michael Howell happened to be at the Costco when a man walked into the store screaming and waving a gun
The video shows the suspect not responding to commands to raise his hands before he was shot
On June 9, 2016, York County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Lutz was shot in the face at point-blank range while serving a warrant; this is his story
Trooper Landon Weaver was killed after responding to a domestic complaint Friday evening, Dec. 30, 2016
Broward Sheriff Scott Israel said he wanted to share the evidence to be transparent and correct what he called “misinformation” about the shooting
The shooting occurred after cops asked Daniel Shaver to exit his hotel room and refrain from making sudden movements
Police Chief Bill Scott said that the officer who fired was on his fourth day of duty, riding with a training officer
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The judge also said Michael Slager, 36, obstructed justice when he made statements to state police after the shooting
Officer Manuel Gonzalez was working an off-duty detail in uniform when he confronted the shoplifting suspect
District Attorney David Prater said Sgt. Keith Patrick Sweeney “crossed the line” when he fatally shot Dustin Pigeon, who was suicidal
The woman could have the charges against her dropped if she writes a letter of apology to the officer she struck during a University of Miami football game
Former North Charleston officer Michael Slager has been in jail since pleading guilty in May to violating Walter Scott’s civil rights
Deputy Sgt. Randy Harkness, 52, was assaulted after he gave the suspect a courtesy ride to a gas station
The officer was driving home when he came upon a 55-year-old man pointing a handgun at a vehicle with a family of three
The shooting occurred as the officer and the suspect struggled over a gun
The officers repeatedly yelled at a man to drop the knife he was holding and then fatally shot him when he moved toward them
Cpl. Seth Kelly was moved out of the ICU and remains in the hospital as he recovers from gunshot wounds to his neck, shoulder and thigh
Jim and Doug discuss the complications around the training and philosophy of de-escalation
Officer Phillip Stevens leaned into the vehicle’s passenger window to speak with the driver when an unknown person suddenly appeared and shot at the officers
Two officers were finishing investigative work in their patrol car when 59-year-old James C. Danforth shot at them
When Deputy David Cloud tried to talk to a suspicious man, the suspect pulled out screwdriver and aggressively approached the officer
Two officers were trying to arrest a man involved in a domestic violence incident when one of the officers was struck by the device
Two studies recently challenged the popular narrative about police bodycams; here’s what cops and their communities need to know
A yearlong study of police body-worn cameras shows Metro Police officers were less likely to use force while wearing the recording devices
A man approached the officers’ unmarked vehicle and pointed a weapon at them, demanding they get out
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