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.
The key to the interview process is to understand an officer’s state of mind and decision-making process during the event
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
A man was fatally shot after charging officers with knife
Attorneys for officers said prosecutors hid information about Gray’s previous encounters with law enforcement
New requirements, coupled with ongoing municipal court reform, will represent a “significant shift” in law enforcement
Ferguson taught us that in this era of instant information, we need to quickly use the tools that are available to us to educate and inform those we serve
The officers returned fire and suspect was killed by a single gunshot
The officer is seen driving up to man’s house and pulling a gun while man films
Employees and contractors were completing evaluations of mental stability in 15 minutes instead of 45 required
The homeless man with psychological issues entered theater armed with pepper spray, an airsoft pellet gun and an ax
Jurors viewed dashcam footage of a Charlotte officer shooting a man who had been looking for help after a car crash
Police fired a total of 22 rounds after the suspect leaped at officers and pulled his hands into a shooting position
Parents are suing the officer for handcuffing children despite attorney’s claims the handcuffs were for safety
Family of the woman found dead in Texas jail cell is suing trooper and other officials as ‘a last resort’ to get info
Man is considered armed and dangerous as he is not hesitant to engage law enforcement
The extensive two-day manhunt ended after suspect turned himself into federal authorities
The bottle held up was determined to not be gin but consistent with chemicals found in fragrance
Despite the hyperbolic media coverage of late most arrests are effected with verbal communication alone, with deadly force by police an extreme rarity
Panel promised to scrutinize why gov. didn’t send in the National Guard to save burning Ferguson businesses
Information can prove crucial to agencies that want to cut back on excessive force or halt worrisome trends
Officer is charged with voluntary manslaughter and faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted
Police groups have been urging lawmakers to proceed with caution when altering laws on the way they do their jobs
The push to regulate toy guns has increased since a Cleveland police officer fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice
The pursuit reached high speeds and included suspect tossing chainsaws at authorities
Slain officer wasn’t the stereotype of a gruff, hard-as-nails cop, his friends said
Sexual assault suspect killed when he exchanged gunfire with authorities
Issue didn’t pick up steam until after South Carolina had its own Ferguson-esque moment
As college police departments have grown, the power to patrol off-campus has sparked debates in lieu of the recent OIS
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