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.
In the years since the Supreme Court’s decision, some people – including many criminal defense attorneys – have suggested officers be held to a different standard
Peel founded London’s Metropolitan Police nearly 200 years ago guided by his belief that the police are the public and the public are the police
The President’s executive order voices clear support for law enforcement, avoids punitive actions and promises a reasonable review of policing practices
The teacher and vice-principal felt the officer acted appropriately
Police now have the ability to choose what to redact from video in compliance with their state laws and agency policy – and do it instantly
Leveraging massive economies of scale for back-end storage and software updating, new in-car video hardware is far more affordable than police agencies are presently accustomed to
In the nearly seven years since Obama came to office, his Justice Department has investigated 21 police departments
A judge declared a mistrial in ex-officer Eric Parker’s first trial in September
Most of the country’s 50 largest cities have seen an increase in shootings and killings
The judge questioned the city’s 48-hour rule that allows officers who have used deadly force to wait two days to be interviewed
The video system wirelessly uploads all recorded videos and integrates them into the software through Wi-Fi
A man led deputies on a pursuit before engaging them in a shootout
Three of six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray are asking a judge to drop second-degree assault charges
A gun was found on the scene but it had never been discharged
The future of policing is here, and it requires both mentalities to be successful
The man raised his knife and moved toward the inspector, who was backing away when the shots rang
The eight-year veteran officer underwent surgery after being shot multiple times
One officer tried to use a stun gun on suspect, but it was not effective
Kevin Davis was endorsed by a 12-2 vote of council members
Know that if you do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons, the criminal justice system should still favor you and your actions, despite hostile press and public sentiment
The city’s police union is not on board with the changes, which affect a broad range of departmental procedures
Man who randomly fired a semi-automatic rifle in the parking lot of a shopping center provoked a shootout with police
City Council is deciding whether to make the appointment of interim Police Commissioner Kevin Davis permanent
Six eyewitnesses corroborated the officers’ account of what happened
16 teenagers and adults were arrested and charged with trespassing
The department released dashcam footage from a 2014 pursuit
The group said the only way to accurately measure whether their encounters have improved is to ask people themselves
The department said they wanted to transparent with the community
The numbers come amid intense scrutiny from critics who say agents have been too quick to draw guns and other weapons
The officer was attempting to prevent the man from choking on the 39 bags of crack cocaine he swallowed
The deputy was struck in the side and was stable Saturday following surgery
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