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.
‘No knock’ warrants and department policies regarding drug investigations are under the national spotlight
The suspect’s mother sued the officers and the department, arguing the officers precipitated the force by their approach to the welfare check
Detective Adam Meyers discusses the call that changed his life forever
Officials said the officer was fired for not turning on his body camera or recorder before the shooting
Dozens more officers were given suspensions of varying lengths in connection with their actions
Critics said the comments ‘only inflame an already tense situation and incite further violence’
Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Ferguson’s decision to reject the deal left the Justice Department no choice except to file a civil-rights lawsuit
The erosion of the Graham standard is occurring on many different levels and in many different ways — not all of them in the courtroom
Before a cultural change can take place, both police leadership and the rank and file must recognize one is needed
The video could remain private if it shows ‘images of nudity, death, or gruesome events’
Jamar Clark, 24, was shot by a Minneapolis officer on Nov. 15 during what authorities said was a struggle
Peter Liang says he didn’t know anyone was in the pitch-black stairway when he unintentionally fired
Three people reported that the unidentified man had brandished a gun toward them
City officials say they are cracking down on traditions associated with the code
All 471 officers are expected to have the cameras by October
The unit is committed to addressing police and community-related issues associated with bias
DeRay Mckesson gained widespread attention during protests after the officer-involved shooting of Michael Brown
Both officers were hospitalized due to the alleged assault by LeSean McCoy
The 13-year-veteran officer was shot during an investigation
The D.C.-based Police Foundation created the infographic to help the public better understand legal guidelines
New York City-based Exiger said it plans to use a 12-member team of policing experts to assess policies, procedures and training practices
Authorities say a man shot an Ohio police officer before he was found dead in his car from a gunshot wound
The police group said setting different policies and standards would lead to confusion
The man was TASERed 2 times before the shooting
Washington is one the hardest states in the nation to charge an officer for use of deadly force
The department will have over 1K devices
The man told deputies he had three firearms and was going to kill himself and officers
Successful planning, rehearsal and execution can only be achieved through well-trained and capable SWAT operators
He claims the officers forced their way into his house, handcuffed him, and threatened to haul him off to jail
The violent incident was recorded on a dashcam, but it wasn’t known publicly until weeks later when local news aired it
The cost of implementing the mandated changes would be significant with preliminary estimates at $500K
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