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.
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
Every officer in uniform today is the beneficiary of the lessons taught to us by the Newhall officers
Officer discretion, common sense and good judgment are more important than ever in these difficult times
Authorities released full, unedited version of bodycam footage from Officer Ray Tensing
Court says the public can’t see the testimony a grand jury heard before declining to indict a police officer
People in the courtroom audience erupted into cheers and clapping when bond was set at $1 million
Suspect killed the Hayward officer during a traffic stop by shooting him in the head
Officer has said he was dragged by suspect’s car and was forced to shoot
Man had broke in, hid and tried to attack deputy as she came home
Police said they wanted to dispel rumors that she was dead before arriving in jail
Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association is having a fundraiser for officer on restricted duty after to fatal shooting
The system teaches gun-handling skills, discrimination and when it is appropriate to shoot
Officials are investigating the actions of one officer in an incident captured on body cam
Man uninvolved with investigation shot at officers
State transit cops claim commanders and administrators made ‘detrimental and disturbing’ decisions that endangered officers
Police chief expects that when officers interact with the public, they show each individual respect and dignity
Man attempted to carjack at least two cars near the airport
The 18-year-old was charged in the assault of two officers
Mortally wounded, the officer killed suspect with just one shot in what was ‘no doubt’ a justifiable trooper shooting
Footage prevented protests over an incident in which police restrained a woman and used a Taser on a man
Grand jury declined to indict police sergeant who shot and killed a gunman who opened fire on government buildings
Officer was sentenced to 16 months in jail after maximum three years was suspended by 20 months
State attorney said no charges were possible after a medical examiner death accidental and officer acted accordingly
Officer says he was being dragged by the man’s vehicle and had to fire his weapon
After the officer stopped him, driver refused to provide a license, had an alcohol bottle and refused to get out
Some positions and movements are better than others but you can’t depend solely on positioning to save your life on a traffic stop
Coroner determined Abrego died from the effects of cocaine
The dashcam footage is consistent with information the officer provided to investigators
On the transmissions, orders instructing officers to “hold the line” are heard, but there are no orders to “stand down.”
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