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.
A program at the Pasco Police Department aims to explore techniques that may be more effective than what is taught at the academy
Eighth Circuit affirms police detention including handcuffing and pointing guns at suspects
Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley is joined by Police1 columnist Janay Gasparini to discuss the challenges law enforcement faced in 2021
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
Wyllie spoke with a radio host about how police agencies investigate officer-involved shootings, body camera policies and use of force
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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
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