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.
Court ruled the officers had probable cause to detain the subject for his own safety and the legal power to use reasonable force to accomplish that detention
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
The policy on warning shots varies from agency to agency, but certainly, under these extraordinary circumstances, shots of this kind are justified
Police officers shed tears during a committee hearing while discussing their personal experiences
Body camera advocates say the technology will help bring clarity to controversial encounters
After onlookers posted videos to social media claiming the officer used unjust force, the sheriff released full video
The shooting followed a 911 call reporting an armed man with a bandanna over his face
They said they were fed up with officers’ inability to de-escalate or use non-lethal force
After the shooting, neighborhood residents began chanting ‘no justice, no peace’
Jim and Doug discuss issues related to suicide by cop, from recognizing the warning signs to dealing with the psychological aftermath
The suspect began firing at officers when they stopped him in the stolen vehicle
The presidential hopeful wanted to draw support for officers
The department said the teen and another person were attacking a third person with metal sticks
The troopers were reporting to calls about an unruly bar customer
Police have said the and his wife argued Saturday, she called 911, he fatally shot her, then fired at arriving officers
When they deployed tear gas in the house, the man came outside with a gun in his hand and yelled at police
Doug and Jim also discuss issues related to suicide by cop and offer tactics for conducting safe traffic stops
The deputy was shot twice below the protective body armor she was wearing
The court’s decision in the 2013 George v. Morris case failed to take into account scientific evidence from the Blair Reaction Time Study
Witnesses were put at ease after the incident which ‘looked like Tamir Rice’
Authorities still don’t know why the man came in swinging the machete
After the incident, the department did not release information about the case
Police released the video for transparency after the man died days later of unknown causes
In the days since the shooting, criticisms claiming a lack of information and transparency in the investigation mounted
The bill now requires video to be released if an alleged victim said it showed excessive force
LE legend talks state of policing, most memorable arrest, his alter ego ‘Buck Savage’ in Reddit Q&A
A jury acquitted the officer of assault
Police were responding to a domestic disturbance involving a mentally ill man when the incident occurred
When officers used a TASER when trying to remove him from the truck, he continued to be non-compliant
The felon’s criminal history includes convictions for assault, robbery and rape
Police say an officer fired, but no one was hit
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