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Patrol
10 Tips for Reviewing Use-of-Force Reports
While the burden of accurately reporting use-of-force situations is on an individual deputy or officer, the person reviewing those reports shares in the responsibility of making sure the reporting is done properly, with clear details included.
May 10, 2023
Training
Massad Ayoob's Judicious Use of Force (Part 1 of 4)
Prolific firearms instructor, author and competitive shooter Massad Ayoob teaches the fundamentals of deadly force during his "Judicious Use of Force" workshop at the Lethal Force Institute (LFI).
January 12, 2010
Point of Law
Recalling Police Use of Force Law—Constitutional Law Crate, Part 1
Attorney Missy O'Linn explains her "Constitutional Law Crate," which she created as 11 flash cards assembled into a cube, or crate, to give officers a way to remember the most imperative information when testifying in court, such as the three levels of force and Graham v. Connor.
February 6, 2019
Patrol
Former Buffalo Officer Vindicated in 15-Year-Old Incident Where She Intervened in Use of Force
Cariol Horne, a former Buffalo police officer, was fired, faced departmental charges and left without a pension after the 2006 incident
April 15, 2021
Patrol
Washington Governor Signs 12 Police Reform Bills, One Requires Officers Use Minimal Necessary Force
One bill requires officers to employ de-escalation tactics, use the least amount of physical force necessary and limits the use of deadly force to situations where there's an imminent threat of serious injury or death.
May 19, 2021
Technology
Use-of-Force Simulators
Now more than ever, "keeping it real" is a critical factor in training new recruits. This generation grew up with movies made entirely of lifelike computer-generated graphics, sometimes rendered in 3-D.
April 29, 2010
Technology
Use-of-Force Simulators
High-tech shoot-don't-shoot scenarios let you train realistically without stepping onto the street. You don't want to find out in the middle of a gunfight that you need to work on your judgment, tactics, and reaction time under stress. That's why systems that immerse you in realistic scenarios—complete with lethal and less-lethal options, and even physical consequences in some cases—are so valuable in training. View our slideshow of seven use-of-force simulator systems that provide this important training.
April 11, 2012
Technology
Use of Force Reporting
Mark43
Mark43’s Use of Force Reporting is available as a standalone solution to support your critical responsibilities or as an integrated part of the Mark43 Public Safety Platform.
September 29, 2021
Patrol
Use of Force on Prisoners
Documentation and self-control are the keys to protecting yourself against charges of unreasonable force on persons in custody.
January 2, 2004
Technology
Simulated Use-of-Force Training
Simulated training devices exercise those decision-making muscles; when it comes down to it, what you learn from them just might keep you alive.
December 31, 2001
Patrol
ECDs and Use-of-Force Law
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which applies to five states, emphasizes the use of TASERs as tools for protection, not for compelling compliance.
March 8, 2016
Technology
VirTra's Use-of-Force Simulators
VirTra offers a full line of use-of-force training simulators from portable single-screen simulators to the more immersive VirTra 300 LE. Customers can upgrade from one to three or five screens (300 degrees). In the 300-degree wraparound simulator, police can train for real-world situations, such as ambushes or maintaining situational awareness during extreme stress.
January 13, 2011
Training
Agencies Rethinking Use-of-Force Training
Many current police practices were adopted when officers faced violent street gangs. Crime rates soared, as did the number of officers killed. Today, crime is at historic lows and most cities are safer than they have been in generations, for residents and officers alike.
May 5, 2015
Patrol
Denver Police Rewriting Use-of-Force Policy to Emphasize Minimal Force
The Denver Police Department says it is rewriting its use-of-force policy to reflect progressive policies recommended by national policing experts. More Here.
October 27, 2016
Patrol
Use-of-Force Confusion Killing Japanese Cops
Looking for a way to lower the number of officers killed in the line of duty, Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has released new use-of-force guidelines.
January 23, 2002
Patrol
Citizens Committee Drafts BART Police Use-of-Force Policy That Requires "Minimal" Force
A citizens’ watchdog committee tasked with overseeing California's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Police Department on Monday recommended new standards for officers, requiring them to use only the minimal amount of force necessary to make an arrest or bring a suspect into custody.
May 9, 2017
Patrol
Border Patrol Tightens Use-Of-Force Rules
New use-of-force rules that limit when weapons can be fired were issued Friday for Border Patrol agents, who have been under increasing criticism for their roles in more than 40 deaths since 2005.
March 10, 2014
Patrol
Chicago PD Announces Use-of-Force Policy Changes
Chicago Police officials on Wednesday announced policy changes intended to reduce use of force, particularly deadly force.
May 16, 2017
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