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.
Of the nearly 50,000 annual crisis-related calls for service, the San Francisco Police Department used force only 51 times
Eighth Circuit rejects officer’s qualified immunity defense and finds continuous TASER deployment unnecessary, excessive and a violation of clearly established law
This technique is so named because of the ease at which you can place a person under arrest in a position to be handcuffed and controlled
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
It’s possible that this subject’s peaceful surrender won’t happen
The chief said the officer violated policy, is sorry for his behavior and is eager to resume active duty at the end of the suspension
Authorities said that after a detailed investigation, the evidence does not indicate that the four officers willfully used excessive force
The man says he exited his car while armed with a rifle because he wanted to prove to his friend that all cops are good
The St. Louis County Police Association is urging Rep. William Lacy Clay to have the painting taken down
The video shows an officer, surrounded by students, lifting and then dropping a girl to the floor on her left side
Officials say the man was threatening violence against officers
A veteran sergeant shot and wounded a robbery suspect who appeared to be pointing a handgun at a mother and child
Authorities say the trooper was shot Sunday night by homicide suspect James Tylka following a pursuit
The officer was recovering Friday from surgery
Police say the suspect pointed a box cutter at the deputy prior to the shooting; the attorney says the suspect didn’t have the weapon in his hand
The court ruled that use of force is justified if the animal “poses an imminent threat to the officer’s safety”
