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.
De-escalation is often presented as a panacea for use of force reduction, but research on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques is limited
The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
Body cameras, anti-bias training and restrictions on police use of force are all items for proposed funding in DOJ’s FY22 budget
Three people sustained minor injuries
Mayor Mike Signer said the events on Aug. 12 “raised serious questions about the city’s handling of security, communications, and governance”
Reuters calls the report the “largest accounting to date” of deadly incidents involving TASER deployment
Could language be the root cause of the public’s misconception about the use of force in law enforcement?
Less than 10 minutes elapsed from the time of the initial 911 call to the gunfire
The suspect faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and attempted escape from lawful detention
As the officer walked up to the rear of the vehicle, Ernesto Sedillo partially emerged from the backseat and pointed a handgun at the officer
The grab was described by Public Safety Chief Jeff Hadley as “a subject control method not taught or recommended”
The death sparked a series of protests across the city
Police released dash cam footage after a Facebook video of the incident went viral
It is imperative to hold training sessions that reflect actual working conditions for police officers
A gun stolen earlier that night was found near suspect Shaquian Johnson, and tests determined Johnson had fired it
A series of articles exploring police use of deadly force contain useful takeaways for street cops and police leaders alike
The application states that the information “may more clearly define” the officers’ actions before and after Justine Damond was killed on July 15
IPRA sustained complaints that the unnamed officer used unreasonable force when he shot the teen, who was fleeing from police
The prosecutor’s office ruled the shooting justified in April
City officials have acknowledged that the officer, Brian Trainer, violated policy by not activating his body camera until after the shooting
The police department said the shooting by the officer was justified, but the review board said it found a potential error
Jose Antonio Hernandez attempted to reach for Cpl. John Marano’s mounted rifle before attempting to steal his patrol car
The gunman initially appeared to be complying with commands to put the gun down, but then he turned around and ran toward the gun
Police said Hayden Stutz moved like he was going to hurt the woman before the officer shot him
Attorney Tim McMeen said Robin Blaylock pointed a gun twice at officers and refused to obey officer commands
Nashville District AG Glenn Funk said a witness backed the cop’s statement that Jocques Clemmons carried a gun during the confrontation
Authorities said Officer Ryan Doran shot Saif Nasser Mubarak Alameri five times during a struggle after the law student fled the scene of a crash
A shootout that killed multiple FBI agents underscores the need for cops to use bullets that will neutralize an adversary as quickly as possible
Sam DuBose’s family and civil rights groups wanted a third trial, but prosecutors declined and Judge Leslie Ghiz permanently dismissed the charges
Whether Trump’s comments were said in jest or serious, the reaction was strong
The officer-involved shooting left a knife-wielding school teacher dead and an LEO wounded by a police bullet
A firearms training simulator was placed at a county fair by a sheriff who hoped to help citizens better understand how quickly police must make life-or-death decisions
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