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.
Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation
Synchronizing data with high-speed video programs provides a better understanding of the nature of pre-assault, assault and post-assault dynamics
Court also rejects lower court use of freeze-frame “screen shots,” ruling that it amounts to “20/20 hindsight and second-guessing” of officer split-second decision to shoot
It has been 10 years since the attack, and the lessons learned remain relevant to all police officers today
The footage was released under the first test of a new state law for making public such material
Police pursued four carjacking suspects after they fled from a traffic stop
A report submitted to the Civil Service Commission said the officer violated department policy by using excessive force and failing to thoroughly investigate
A patrol spokesman said police will review the arrests to determine whether appropriate force was used
By analyzing case law, we can glean constitutional guidance concerning when the use of a TASER is lawfully appropriate and when it is constitutionally excessive
Police told Abdullahi “Abdi” Mohamed to drop his weapon multiple times
The protesters accused officers of using excessive force during a demonstration on Inauguration Day
A state civil rights and wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against Fontana and its police department
Officers with specialized training will be able to refer anyone having a mental health or substance abuse crisis to a hospital or treatment facility rather than arrest them
Officers shot the suspect after he allegedly attacked police who were responding to a restraining order violation
This is the first time de-escalation has been included in the report
Baltimore police officials say the department cut its use of ECDs nearly in half in 2016
Officers arriving at the townhouse heard gunshots inside and saw smoke coming from its third floor
Lynch strongly defended the DOJ’s aggressive intervention in local law enforcement during the Obama administration
The creation of the unit was a result of a DOJ study that recommended departmental reforms focused on the use of deadly force by police officers
Legal analysts say the Trump administration, if it chose, could employ any of several tactics to undermine the consent decree
A painting on Capitol Hill will be taken down after the agency responsible for maintaining the complex determined it violated rules for a student arts competition
The DOJ said they pursue civil rights charges when someone with authority intentionally violates civil rights, not when they use poor judgment or make a mistake
The report released Friday alleges that institutional CPD problems have led to serious civil rights violations, including racial bias and a tendency to use excessive force
House Speaker Paul Ryan said the painting is “not befitting the Capitol”
The officers were fired after the mayor accused them of using excessive force on a man in custody at police HQ
The report found that institutional problems within CPD have led to serious civil rights violations for years
A spokesman said the city and the DOJ have reached agreement on a consent decree that will require the city to reform its police department
The DA said the officer had reason to believe he was in danger when Alfred Olango pointed what appeared to be a weapon but actually was an e-cigarette device at him
The study found a significant fear among police about their safety and about carrying out some of the everyday acts of policing
Brandon Marshall was one of many NFL players who knelt in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick
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