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.
We cannot allow officers to use outdated, ineffective and dangerous techniques
Whatever the outcome, the process must be evidence-based, deliberate and meet the highest standards of any homicide investigation
As this incident leads the news, it is imperative we identify lessons we can apply to training, policy and community relations
At times, officers in scenario-based training events may not truly respond the same way they would in an actual encounter on the street — some people just can’t get into role-playing
Key issues lawmakers are reviewing is how long and what footage should be stored, and when to give public access
The personnel file also shows former Officer Eric Casebolt was praised at times
The woman advocated for civilians to shoot police officers
Police joined members of the community for a pro-police rally
Statistically, the number of officer deaths has declined almost every year after peaking in 1975
The director said the agency will collect and make public more information in use of force situations
The officer was sent to the hospital to have his finger reattached
Accuser is serving a 10-year prison sentence for assault on officer
Officers were shown video of a shooting they were involved in before detectives interviewed them
Officers fatally shot an armed man in wheelchair
We must keep educating the public about what happens in a rapidly unfolding, high-stress, potentially life-threatening deadly force encounter, as well as whatever legal proceedings follow such an event
The officers fatally shot a machete-wielding man after he ignored their orders to drop the weapon
The department has confirmed an officer shot another once in the neck during a pursuit in May
Officer Jesus Martinez was fired after a confrontation with a panhandler during a memorial service
When police arrived on scene, they found a 13-year-old boy and his mother had been stabbed
Officers released footage to show how toy guns can be a life or death situation
Officials say a county agency will train Cleveland police officers on how to intervene during mental health crises
Many are struggling to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and privacy protections
The suspect was heard by witnesses yelling that he had a gun
The gunman ran around shirtless across a parking lot and attempted to lure the officers into a pursuit
The woman was arrested after she made threats against law enforcement on social media
A woman is now apologizing for her actions caught on camera
Deputy was shot multiple times in the back of the head and in the back
An Oakland County sheriff asked lawmakers to include LEOs in their discussions
Former tennis pro James Blake said he wants to influence a ‘lasting, positive impact’ on the city and police force
The animosity being directed at police officers has had a ripple effect across the country
Departments teach various scenarios and legally permissible responses for the ‘ideal’ continuum of force
The officers were trying to serve a warrant to the men sitting in a car when gun battle broke out