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.
There are systemic problems in policing that we fail to address at our peril
We cannot allow officers to use outdated, ineffective and dangerous techniques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
One proposal would require police officers to collect data on the people they stop
Fellow officers complained about the ex-officer’s use of force
Civilians will have a chance to gain some perspective on law enforcement through the 10-week course
Prosecutor said there was no evidence the officers acted with malice
A bystander’s cellphone video showed ex-officer firing 8 times as suspect tried to run away from a traffic stop
The settlement could decide whether a judge decides to move the trials for the six officers charged out of the city
Baltimore’s payout follows several other million-dollar-plus payouts in recent years involving officer-involved deaths
The suspect struck the officer on the right side of his face
An attorney for Ferguson and the other defendants has asked for the lawsuit to be thrown out
A fugitive killed by police after a nearly 40-mile pursuit had fired his gun first at officers, before one returned fire
The mixing of numerous people makes Times Square ‘one of the most complex environments in the world’ for officers
Officers negotiated with the man for at least 30 minutes Saturday before he began walking toward them, pointing his gun
According to a summary, officers involved in the study district were 18 percent less likely to make an arrest when compared to other Denver cops
The executive director of President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing said Oakland policing is one to emulate
While violent crime is up in Cleveland, fewer criminal cases are appearing in court
The report focuses on the regional police response in the 17 days that followed the shooting of Michael Brown
Cops face the threat of anti-cop factions who not only encourage hate and bias against police, but encourage violent attacks against officers — recognizing which is which is critical in today’s age
A motorist captured video showing the suspect standing with his hands raised, but a utility pole partially obstructed view of the incident
The judge denied a defense motion for charges to be dropped against the officers in the death of Freddie Gray
Since the department volunteered to test bodycams, they’ve learned the difference the little device makes on police work
Footage shows fatal confrontation between deputies and suspect
Most police agencies have standards that meet or exceed the state language, but this measure ‘will raise the bar’
Officer opened fire on an armed suspect during an undercover gun buy that went bad
No one is ever arrested on a charge of recording police because that is protected under the First Amendment
A man in court for aggravated domestic assault and battery attempted to flee the building
Prosecutors said it’s a ‘unanimous belief a retrial will not yield a different result’
When the officer got out of her car, the suspect immediately began landing repeated blows about her head and face
Suspect was determined to be ‘an immediate threat to law enforcement’ because he struggled with officers and had a gun
The suspect began beating her in the head and face with a metal object but she was able use her firearm
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