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.
When not confronted with imminent threats, officers can use discretionary time to set the conditions for effective de-escalation
Anecdotal evidence seems to support that suicide by cop incidents are on the rise
The key to the interview process is to understand an officer’s state of mind and decision-making process during the event
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
A dash cam video shows officer struggling to put woman in handcuffs before taking her forcefully to the ground
The state passed a law that allows police to use drones equipped with non-lethal devices such as TASERs
The Sunset police officer was shot responding to a domestic call
One of the new charges includes another shotgun death
Attorney noted the weakness of case as a grand jury couldn’t indict him
The family claims the video is key evidence in a claim they filed against the county and Sheriff’s Department
Virtual simulators can provide vital training to cops on how to handle a number of different scenarios – here are five ways they could be made more realistic
The suspect entered the lobby of a courthouse and slashed a deputy before he was fatally shot
The department’s response to a 2014 bank robbery and hostage crisis highlighted the need to train for the unexpected
Police responded to calls of a man acting erratically in a mall parking lot when he turned his aggression on officers
The department is using its notorious history as a crucial lesson for its current officers
Suspect came at officers with the knife and ignored repeated commands to stop
Authorities say a gunfight involving police officers in northern Alabama left one person dead and an officer wounded