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 decision in this case demonstrates the incredible value to American law enforcement of Graham v. Connor
Equally as important as avoiding excessive force, is the ability to avoid being overly hesitant to use control measures when they are necessary
When you see another officer using force that you know is unreasonable, you are required to intercede
The deputy was working with the Drug Enforcement Administration
After the incident, the councilman was charged with resisting arrest and interference with public duties
Advocates for the mentally ill say too many people who belong in mental health treatment wind up in jail cells
Prosecutors allege Peter Liang acted recklessly in his handling of his weapon
A panel of three experts led the patrol rifle session of the 2016 SHOT Show Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP)
The chief said a motive for the shooting isn’t known
Retired police officers can be force multipliers when it comes to protecting communities
Neither the cost of the TASER bid nor the results of the legal review will be made public for at least a week
Events of the past year have put some new twists on the active shooter problem
The officers are entitled to qualified immunity for their actions
The legislation would require a mandatory state investigation every time deadly force is used
The troopers involved in the arrest were cleared of any wrongdoing and their actions were deemed justified
An officer has died after he was shot by a suspect who was later killed by police. A second officer was shot three times
Officer fatally shot a woman and a dog in a stolen car at the end of a high-speed pursuit
In Illinois, some legislators want a judge to be the first stop in determining whether a video involving police use of force should be released to the public
The rulings are nearly identical to ones that have been made in other recent excessive force cases
The two unions’ contracts with the city stipulate that the records be destroyed after five years
Officers were investigating a report about a possible suicidal man
Federal prosecutors failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Parker willfully violated the rights of am older man
The decision applies in the five states in the 4th Circuit
The alleged offenses were listed as disobeying a traffic order, battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest
The quick-thinking officers were able to save others and the woman from herself
Washington, D.C. and nine states have enacted laws in 2015 that address access to body-camera footage
These five keys will help you prevent an incident from spiraling out of control
A Mississippi medical examiner found Goode died from ‘complications of LSD toxicity’
Each circumstance is unique and while action/reaction time is vital to the equation, there are many other pieces for consideration when using deadly force
Officers thought the Daisy BB pistol was real until after the shooting
The girl’s father pointed a firearm at the constable who returned a shot, accidentally hitting the child
The bill places the burden on those seeking video to prove that its release is in the public interest
Critics say the shields tailored for police create an impression that the scales of justice are tipped in favor of them