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Less-Lethal Tools

These options provide officers with many ways to respond with less-lethal force.

Alabama Cop Killer Curses State, Raises Middle Fingers During Execution

A man convicted of killing a police officer in 1997 was put to death Thursday by lethal injection. He raised his middle fingers before he died.

WI Agency's Policy Requires Officers to "Exhaust" Other Options Before Using Guns

The Madison (WI) Police Department has updated its guide on the use of deadly force, instructing officers to exhaust other options before using a gun.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

If you respond to a call involving a suicidal person who's not
endangering anyone else, it might be best to not intervene.

The Supreme Court recently overturned the Ninth Circuit 'provocation rule' in which the circuit court allowed liability for excessive force when an officer 'intentionally or recklessly provokes a violent confrontation.' However, the Supreme Court did not foreclose liability for improper tactics or injuries proximately caused by other constitutional violations. County of Los Angeles v. Mendez, 137 S.Ct. 1539 (2017). Photo: Police File

Minneapolis Police Lieutenant Sues Mayor for Defamation

A high-profile Minneapolis police officer has filed suit against Mayor Betsy Hodges, accusing her of branding him a racist and damaging his career. More Here.

Minneapolis Suit

Video: Minneapolis Police Lieutenant Sues Mayor for Defamation

A high-profile Minneapolis police officer has filed suit against Mayor Betsy Hodges, accusing her of branding him a racist and damaging his career.

Minneapolis Suit

Police Mental Health Bill Passes House Committee

H.R. 2228, the “Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act,” directs the U.S. Attorney General to identify existing mental health and wellness programs, especially those administered by the U.S. Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs, and then develop model policies which could be adopted by state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies.

2 Baltimore Officers Accept Discipline in Freddie Gray Case

Two Baltimore police officers have accepted "minor disciplinary action" for their involvement in the 2015 arrest of Freddie Gray rather than argue their cases before departmental trial boards, as they had been scheduled to do, a police union attorney confirmed Tuesday.

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CA Officer Awarded $4.8 Million in Disability Discrimination Suit

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $4.8 million to a former South Pasadena police officer who alleged he was fired by the city because of a disability.

Judge Rules Injured Officer Cannot Sue Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter is a social movement and therefore can't be sued, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Widow of Murdered PA Trooper Sues Parents of His Killer

The parents of convicted cop-killer Eric Matthew Frein were aware of and fostered their son’s disdain for law enforcement that led to his slaying of Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson II outside the Blooming Grove barracks three years ago, the officer’s widow alleges in a lawsuit.

Nine Must-Have Apps for Law Enforcement

From being able to securely communicate with other officers to identifying hazardous material, these nine apps below will save officers time, resources, and lives.

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