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.
Research findings may help trainers more rapidly educate recruits to make better use-of-force decisions
Law enforcement may encounter this phenomenon more frequently in the coming weeks as people seek ways to deal with COVID-19 illness or catastrophic financial losses
LE should consider de-prioritizing the use of chemical agents if the benefit of using these tools is outweighed by the risk of spreading COVID-19
Location of wounds do not prove or disprove officers’ accounts of the suspect pointing a gun
Before your agency purchases a UOF simulator, consider why you are purchasing them in the first place
Nearly 10 months later, their argument continues, but this time with lawyers
The cop initially used a TASER on the man but drew a firearm after the man continued to try to assault the officer
Deputies were ambushed as they approached a home to serve a search warrant as part of a prostitution investigation
The officer was shot twice by his own service weapon
The chief defended the officers in a fatal shooting that has drawn unrest in the streets
Officers had to subdue the man with a TASER after he threw bricks through windows
The media was shown 2 videos including one of a recent fatal shooting to dispel any misinformation
Police fatally shot a suspect after he allegedly pointed a gun at them
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In a rare move, the judge ordered the police officers to stand trial for the 2014 shooting that sparked national outrage
In a dimly lit stairwell, the officer fired one shot at an individual he believed was holding a weapon
The university fired Officer Ray Tensing shortly after his indictment on charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter
Evidence and witness statements showed the agent was ‘justified by the laws of self-defense’
The boy pointed a .22-caliber handgun at the officers when two state troopers and a sheriff’s officer began to chase him
Following the hurricane in 2005, four cops are charged with deadly shootings of unarmed people, one is charged in cover-up
The officer shot and killed an unarmed man as he stood inside his front door with his hands up
The man was suspected of killing a retired dentist, taking three men hostage and wounding two deputies
Officer Randall Kerrick faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted
The K-9 officer confronted by a knife-wielding homeless man claims he would have been dead if not for shooting
Benjamin Peter Ashley was struck by two deputies who tried to stop him as he walked on a rural road toward foothills east of Bakersfield
Although the mainstream media won’t report on the silent but steadfast support most citizens have for cops (good news is not good for revenues), we know that good people do exist
Department said the police are under intense scrutiny so any use of force can be viewed as unjust
State of emergency was imposed in Ferguson and the surrounding area after shootings during protests
The video going viral had over 80K views in just a few hours and landed officer in hot water
Two officer-involved shootings in a 12-hour span were not related
A standoff left a K-9 and suspect shot and killed
Commission is responsible for recommending policies to improve how Cleveland police officers interact with the public
Police will complete their criminal investigation and then case will be turned over to district attorney
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