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.
This three-step technique can be a lifesaver for surviving a stranglehold
With 2020 about to commence, Jim and Doug reflect on some of the topics that rose above the rest in the past 12 months
When the pads of the GLOVE come into direct contact with human skin, it generates pain compliance
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said at a news conference that it was a horrific situation
A broken taillight turned violent after the agitated driver pulled a gun
Video that showed up on YouTube 2 years after incident, shows officer swinging his forearm into face of passive suspect
Officials claim injuries man sustained were accidental
Settlement comes nearly a year after the in-custody death that resulted in large-scale protests
As high-profile police shootings continue to grab headlines, emotion is being used to attempt to eradicate long-settled law that strikes a balance between the rights of police officers and suspects
Failure to understand the first five of these use-of-force facts could cost you your job — failure to understand the sixth could cost you your life
Controversial stop included a passenger being pulled from car at gunpoint
New legislation limits cities’ ability to profit from traffic tickets and court fines
Attorneys for the supervisors have said they believe race is behind county prosecutor push
The next police commissioner will have a daunting to-do list
Seek to indefinitely classify the data until permanent regulations are set on whom is entitled to it
The order signed this week by New York’s governor obviously has the most immediate impact on law enforcers in that state, but it is a harbinger of what may happen in other states across the country
Off-duty cop stopped two men in robbery while he was shot in the chest
No charges sought against a pair of troopers involved in the fatal shooting of a Tulsa pastor
Said action needed to strengthen confidence in law enforcement
Officers fatally shot man after he drew back his arm as if he was going to throw the large rock he was holding
Philly department was made aware of the video shortly after it was posted by an LA-based blogger on YouTube
Statement by Miami police union also wagged a finger at local media that reported on the incident
The union said commanders did not want police to be percieved as aggressors, but the result was officers doing nothing
Officer involved was found to have violated police department guidelines
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton defended the officer’s actions after viewing the viral video
Officer Ron Arlint responded to a report of trespassing at a trailer park in April when the deadly confrontation occurred
Both were taken to Portland hospitals with injuries not considered life-threatening
A man with a rifle who gunned down another person early Sunday in the lobby of a posh downtown Austin hotel was then shot and killed by officers
Union representing Philly police is challenging the PD’s decision to make public names of cops involved in shootings
Remains in stable condition, while body of partner in escape has been handled in accordance with family
A new case that rests in the back pocket of a user’s pants could cause potentially dangerous encounters with police
Found insufficient evidence to prove that the deputy willfully used excessive force resulting in boy’s death
