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The Less Lethal topic section covers the complex topic of nonlethal force using TASERs and other weapons by police officers, with the latest news, training and expert columns.

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies fired multiple shots at the suspect after he refused to comply with commands and pointed the shotgun toward them
Chief James E. White praises the effectiveness of BolaWrap in safely restraining individuals without harm, with a surge in mental health-related calls, the Detroit PD’s commitment to minimal-force policing aligns with Wrap Technologies’ “no-harm” principle, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public safety techniques
“There’s no penetration, there’s no laceration,” CEO Steve Luna said after the test. “This is what it’s intended to do”
The Fairfax County Police Department found that the devices added substantially to its capacity to resolve crisis situations
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Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Axon’s experts to unravel the complexities of officer-involved shootings and the potential for reducing gun fatalities
The man was unaffected by less lethal deterrents and continued to approach officers despite commands to back away
The remote restraint device enables law enforcement to respond to incidents with a focus on minimizing harm and safeguarding community well-being
New package unveiled to ease civil unrest as departments around the world demand innovative technology
Jason Jones, who doused himself with hand sanitizer and caught on fire after being TASERed, died in 2021 from his injuries
Axon said its “moonshot” goal is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public in the U.S. by 50% before 2033
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“The goal is to prevent whatever the situation is from escalating up to the point that force would have had to be used.”
The official word came days after Mayor Karen Bass publicly dismissed the concept
Training, tactics and tools give officers options for resolving potential conflict without contact
The company will also highlight its TRP Pistol Format Launcher, which offers enhanced precision, extended range and versatility for law enforcement agencies
While the cruiser was moving, the back seat officer fired bean bag rounds while another officer, who saw the suspect reach for a gun, discharged his weapon
The new devices have a greater range, which LAPD says could help officers more easily control uncooperative people and prevent the use of deadly force
The LAPD issued 150 BolaWraps to officers to be used during their regular shifts. Over the last year, the officers used the devices 15 times