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.
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When making an arrest, a cohort of the suspect may grab you in this manner to enable their friend’s escape from you
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
Man fought with an officer, threw rocks and told police to shoot him before they opened fire
Footage captured the split-second decision officers were forced to make when a suspect pulled what appeared to be a handgun
Union argues that retired officers shouldn’t be held to rules
Some officers disagree, say they should have been able to break the line, charge rioters and make arrests
The two former officers are each charged with one count of aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm
Order was issued Tuesday in lawsuit arising from May brawl in which nine bikers were killed and 177 people arrested
Grand jury suggested to review what led a reserve deputy to fatally shoot an unarmed and restrained suspect
David Sweat told police that he masterminded the June 6 escape
Newly released video from January incident shows deadly OIS
DOJ said cops violated free-speech rights, antagonized crowds and made it difficult to hold officers accountable
Family say they will file a civil lawsuit in federal court against officer
Civil rights groups want independent agency responsible for investigating deadly UOF cases instead of PD’s investigators
Initially the two convicts planned on fleeing to Mexico, but headed toward Canada on foot when their ride backed out
Deadly shooting turned officer into a researcher seeking to understand the dynamics of confrontation
Shows the man swinging back at the officer and later being forcibly removed while holding the small girl
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against three Oxnard police officers involved in the shooting of a mentally ill man in 2012
