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.
The true, but largely untold, story of police forgoing deadly force
When properly used, it can help every sworn officer uphold their sworn oath to integrity
A world-renowned martial arts expert argues why cops must be adequately trained in defensive tactics
Linwood Lambert Jr. died in 2013 after officers who brought him to a hospital for a mental health evaluation used ECDs to subdue him
Officers opened fire at five suspects accused of holding up a furniture store, killing two and injuring two more
A high-speed pursuit ensued after the gunfire exchange that left the suspect wounded
Dashboard camera video of all police shootings in South Carolina would be released to the public unless investigators can convince a judge the footage would damage their case
A lawsuit remains pending as a federal judge must still approve the preliminary agreement
Officer who died in a chaotic shootout at a station was deliberately shot by a fellow cop who did not recognize him and viewed him as a threat
Officer Matt Pearce remains in critical condition Wednesday following surgery at a Fort Worth hospital
The training will include a 360-degree virtual-reality simulator
A spokesman said after reviewing the incident, ‘the evidence does not meet the requisites of the law’ regarding riots
At least four people were arrested and police used pepper spray on at least twice
The difference between life and death in a critical incident could simply come down to good and bad habits
The suspect refused to listen to commands from the deputy to drop his weapon
When officers got out of their vehicle and confronted the man, one officer fired, striking and killing the man
The task force would also study Washington’s existing use of force laws
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing” — Warren Buffet
The officer was not trying to arrest the 10th grader, neither was he acting in reasonable self-defense
The video was made to promote unity
The coalition is asking for changes to the state Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights
An agency’s supervisory should be staff trained on how to conduct a proper and impartial UOF review
What tactics do you use to stay safe?
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The officer greeted the driver who took out a shotgun and fired
David Hofer, an officer in the Dallas suburb of Euless, was celebrated at a memorial Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Ferguson City Council rejected the agreement after a city analysis indicated the cost could reach nearly $4M
The handful of high-profile use-of-force mistakes we see in the United States do not prove the system is broken — they prove the system works
The Supreme Court opinion on Mullenix v. Luna focused on one key issue: qualified immunity
The man led police on a pursuit, hitting five police cruisers
Legislators have supported more police and sheriff departments using body cameras
The suspect was shot in the arm at the Wal-Mart before leading police on 10-mile pursuit
Information that could shed light on whether the stops were appropriate in the first place also hasn’t been made public
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