New training yields significant reductions in police use of force ...
11 hours ago · A new training program considerably reduces the use of force by police without leading to a rise in harm to officers, a large-scale trial has found. The study, published in the Justice Evaluation ...
Tyre Nichols’ death puts spotlight back on excessive police use of force
Jan 28, 2023 · People across the nation are struggling to come to grips with the shocking display of excessive force by Memphis police in the beating death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use …
Oct 24, 2024 · In a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.
When Are the Police Allowed to Use Deadly Force? - The New York Times
Jan 26, 2023 · A federal civil rights investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year old Black man who died after a violent arrest by Memphis officers on Jan. 7, is prompting renewed attention to...
Young, Massey police killings raise questions about use of force
Aug 17, 2024 · The killings of Ta'Kiya Young and Sonya Massey underscore the prevalent use of deadly force by police despite widespread de-escalation standards.
Can use of force restrictions change police behavior? Here’s
Jul 23, 2020 · The U.S. has more than 12,000 local law enforcement agencies, and none are required to report use of force incidents to the Justice Department. In recent years, the federal government has made...
DOJ issues new guidance on use of force by federal agents - NBC News
May 24, 2022 · By Rebecca Shabad. WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice has issued new guidance on the use of force by federal law enforcement agents, emphasizing the limits on when deadly force is...
Key Findings From AP’s Investigation Into Police Force That Isn’t ...
Mar 28, 2024 · Every day, police in the U.S. rely on common use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them. But when misused, these tactics can still end in death.
Supreme Court backs controversial defense for police in excessive force …
Oct 18, 2021 · The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of police officers in two cases involving qualified immunity, the controversial legal doctrine that protects police officers accused of misconduct. The ...
DHS Updates Department-Wide Use of Force Policy to Advance …
Feb 7, 2023 · DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced updates to the DHS Use of Force Policy required by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety to meet or exceed the Department of …
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