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 human factors scientist discusses device design, holster placement and training considerations
These complex cases demand unbiased and thorough review
De-escalation is often presented as a panacea for use of force reduction, but research on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques is limited
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
Gavin Long, 29, had searched for personal information of two officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling
Somerset County deputies shot the gunman to bring the rampage to an end
Officer Julio Cavazos was released five days after he was shot while investigating a reported vehicle break-in
The man hopped a fence at Hillsboro Airport and then approached a flight instructor and a student who were inside a helicopter that was warming up
Blaine Robert Erb was killed in the shootout with police after opening fire on a bus full of people
Proper use of cover is a critical skill when you come under fire. Train to move, train to take cover and train to win
The Jersey City officers will be on modified administrative duty and will not be on patrol
The report described a “running gun battle” between officers and Richard Risher as they ran through a housing project
Special prosecutor Patricia Brown-Holmes said the officers “lied” to prevent investigators “from learning the truth”
Police said the black officer was off-duty when he heard the gunfire near his home and ran toward it with his service weapon to try to help
The officers said they had no choice after Charleena Lyles tried to stab Officer Jason Anderson in the stomach and cornered Officer Steven McNew in the kitchen
The jury told the judge they were almost evenly split in their votes and didn’t anticipate coming to a decision
The dog had already bit one LEO when police opened fire. Authorities say the deputies did not see the teen standing some 30 feet behind the dog
