Police Less Lethal

Critics warn that the emphasis on de-escalation could lead officers to hesitate in life-threatening situations

Being hit with one of the sponge-tipped bullets is much like being pinged with a baseball or hockey puck

Chief Greg Suhr asked city officials for the devices during a police commission meeting

Cops asses a potential threat, and determine whether or not lethal force is necessary to stop that threat, or if one of several “less lethal” tools — baton, OC, and TASER to name a few — will be successful

When the world is watching and crowds are at their worst, make sure your officers are at their best

The electronic control device that is used today was invented by NASA aerospace scientist Jack Cover

I've been tasked with researching and presenting possible choices for less lethal shotgun rounds for my department. We are looking for beanbag/rubber bullet ...

Where should the ASP Baton be in the use of force continuum? Is the mere striking with a baton considered "deadly force?"

Has there been any verified independent comparison testing of the various brands of less-lethal impact munitions on the market? I've taken over my agency's ...