Continued police training designed to prevent use-of-force

When police officers encounter a moving vehicle, the decision to use deadly force is among the most dangerous and scrutinized ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

Why are Lenexa Police so closely tied to this controversial officer training company?

Body cam footage showed the moments leading up to the killing of Jose Enrique Cartagena-Chacon by Lenexa police in June 2025. The Lenexa, Kansas Police Department uses a company called Force Science ...

Violent incidents involving ICE raise questions about their training and use of force

A recent increase in violent incidents between ICE agents and residents in cities like Minneapolis has raised questions about ...
Columbus Dispatch

When can Columbus cops use their weapons? What to know about police use of force

Columbus police have a use-of-force policy as part of their division directives. The department last updated the policy in 2023. "It is well established that police officers may use force to effect an ...
Chicago Tribune

CPD use-of-force incidents still climbing at ‘crucial moment’ in reform effort

For the fourth year in a row, use-of-force incidents involving Chicago police officers are increasing, with advocates and officials saying the trend is helping to bring the reform process to a key ...
Mankato Free Press

Lewinski: Education not enough for use of force skills

MANKATO — Although Dr. Bill Lewinski had been booked to speak to the Mankato Area Lifelong Learners months ago, his presentation on “Use of Force: Training Police for Better Outcomes” couldn’t have ...
Yahoo

Austin Police Department's use-of-force policy may be changing

There have been seven officer-involved shootings in Austin this year. Those are considered the most severe uses of force and, on a scale used by Austin police, they are considered Level 1. Statistics ...