Tag: Use-of-Force Policies: Page 8

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Feds Launch Use-of-Force Probe of Cleveland Police

The U.S. Department of Justice opened an investigation to determine whether Cleveland police use excessive force and evaluate the department's training, supervision, and accountability mechanisms.

March 13, 2013

Patrol

Video: Pittsburgh Cop Shoots Fleeing Suspect In Vehicle

A 19-year-old man who fled a traffic stop with a Pittsburgh police officer inside his vehicle faces multiple counts after a judge ordered him to face trial. Dash-cam footage shows the traffic stop involving three officers who stopped Leon Ford.

March 10, 2013

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Pittsburgh Cop Jumps Into Vehicle

A 19-year-old man who fled a traffic stop with a Pittsburgh Police officer inside his vehicle faces multiple counts after a judge ordered him to face trial. The officer shot Leon Ford four times, leaving him paralyzed. Read the full story here.

March 10, 2013

Weapons

Less-Lethal Weapon Options

At present, less-lethal weapons are a fact of life. It's hard to find an agency that doesn't use at least one in one form or another. With technology advances being what they are, there are more options today than ever before. Let's look at some of the available technologies and how they make a difference.

March 5, 2013

Weapons

Less-Lethal Options

Law enforcement officers have plenty of less-lethal options to avoid a deadly force encounter, including light, chemical agents, conducted electrical weapons, projectile weapons, and launchable pepper projectiles. Read more in our March feature "Less-Lethal Weapon Options" and make sure to train with your mutual-aid agencies. Photos by Mark W. Clark and Amaury Murgado.

March 5, 2013

Training

Texas Cop Fired for Deadly 41-Round Fusillade

Officer Patrick Tuter shot and killed Michael Vincent Allen after a 30-minute high-speed pursuit that began in Garland and ended in a Mesquite cul-de-sac. Officer Tuter, who reloaded twice after opening fire, told investigators he believed Allen was armed.

March 3, 2013

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Video: Conn. Cops Kick Prone Suspect

Officers Elson Morales, Joseph Lawlor, and Clive Higgins were placed on administrative status on Jan. 18, the day after Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. learned about the video.

January 27, 2013

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Atlanta Cop Struck Suspect with Service Weapon

An Atlanta Police officer rushing to the aid of a fellow officer who had been shot in the face said he struck the suspect with his service pistol because he feared for his life.

January 27, 2013

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Conn. Cops Kick Prone Suspect

Three Bridgeport (Conn.) Police officers have been moved to desk jobs after a video surfaced showing them kicking a suspect after a foot pursuit. A witness posted video of the May, 20, 2011, incident to YouTube earlier this month. Read the full story here.

January 27, 2013

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How To Start a K-9 Unit

POLICE

Four-legged cops can help you catch more criminals and cut your department’s costs.

January 26, 2013

Training

Video: Las Vegas Cop Won't Face Charges In Vet's Shooting

A Clark County, Nev., grand jury decided not to indict a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer in the late-2011 shooting of a disabled veteran who rammed cruisers at an apartment building.

December 19, 2012

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Video: Utah Pursuit Ends In Gunfire

A Morgan County (Utah) Sheriff's deputy who pursued the driver of a GMC truck for a broken headlight fired at the female driver when she lurched her vehicle toward him.

December 17, 2012