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.
Use this technique when a suspect won’t give up their arms for handcuffing
Panelists shared lessons learned, leading practices and cutting-edge approaches that can assist agencies in dealing with unplanned critical incidents
Key officer safety takeaways from a multiphase study that put the 21-foot rule to the test
Wyllie spoke with a radio host about how police agencies investigate officer-involved shootings, body camera policies and use of force
While speaking about MS-13, Trump sparked controversy over his comments about treatment of people in police custody
Police said Anthony Benavidez threw two devices out a window that might have been non-functioning explosives
Asked why he didn’t charge the LEOs with murder or manslaughter, Attorney Don Kleine said, “there’s no evidence whatsoever that these officers intentionally killed” the man
Police said they were forced to shoot Ismael Lopez when a dog charged at them and Lopez refused to drop a weapon
The search warrant doesn’t specifically say that the woman was Justine Damond, but: “Upon police arrival, a female ‘slaps’ the back of the patrol squad”
The judge declined to acquit former officer Ray Tensing, but dismissed the murder and voluntary manslaughter charges
An internal affairs probe was conducted after complaints by the victim’s family that the investigation into the death was mishandled
The seven-month training is a quicker, nontraditional route to policing aimed at helping those who already have a college degree enter law enforcement
Arizona is among a small number of states instructing drivers on what to expect during traffic stops
Medaria Arradondo needs the city council’s approval before he can begin the job
The police union defended Officer Michael Mays, contending that the first dog growled as it advanced toward him
Police Chief Janee Harteau resigned amid calls for new leadership in the department following last week’s shooting death
Jim and Doug discuss what constitutes force and what constitutes sound tactical judgment
The 2014 fatal shooting of James Boyd spurred public protest
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said he was dropping the case against Ray Tensing
The BCA, which is investigating the shooting, said that it will be the job of the MPD to determine whether the officers violated the department’s body cam policy
Mayor Ed Murray ordered the police department to equip officers with body cameras, saying he doesn’t want any other serious uses of force to go unrecorded
Shots from Roy Oliver’s rifle pierced the front passenger window, hitting Jordan Edwards in the head
Authorities said officers were responding to a 911 call about a possible assault when the woman was shot
Jim and Doug discuss the ramifications of County of Los Angeles v. Mendez
Crutcher’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court in June against the city of Tulsa and the officer
The city’s public safety director announced the decision Monday in the case of officer Zachary Rosen
DA said last week that the LEO was justified in killing Iaroslav Mosiiuk, a mentally ill man who was pointing a loaded rifle that lacked a critical piece and didn’t work
On the day of the verdict, the city announced the “public will be best served” if Jeronimo Yanez were no longer an officer
The indictment alleges the officers lied when they reported the teen aggressively swung a knife and tried to get up, while still armed, after he was shot by Officer Jason Van Dyke
Police are investigating the incident
Officer Patrick Shaver and his wife interviewed nearly 100 police officers involved in shootings for the documentary
Ray Tensing was charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of Sam DuBose during a traffic stop
The woman was standing in the middle of a busy intersection and threatening the officer
