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.
Detective Adam Meyers discusses the call that changed his life forever
Combine these reading recommendations with tabletop training to become the ‘go-to’ use-of-force expert in your agency
When it comes to the use of force, officers are making decisions so incredibly complex and swift that it is impossible to know all of the intricacies in retrospect
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
This is the first time Chief Charlie Beck has recommended charges against an officer who fatally shot someone
If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and $500K in fines
The man was armed with a handgun in his right hand
The report also said there was no evidence the officer used racial slurs during the confrontation
Deputies repeatedly commanded the suspect to drop his weapon
As the shooting started, dozens of people visiting the park ran the other way
Chief Charlie Beck says he made his recommendation last month to Los Angeles County District Attorney
The FBI is known to be investigating that shooting and several others
The suspect asked the officer for money then tried to grab his handgun from the holster
An officer knelt to use a TASER when the suspect raised his weapon and pointed at police
The shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett was an attempted assassination
The lawsuits were refiled Wednesday against Robert Bates
The family of the 27-year-old Anthony Hill says he was a Air Force veteran who struggled with mental health problems
The 38-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning after he led officers on a foot chase and a struggle ensued
The man refused to come out of his RV but occasionally showed police gasoline and a hammer
