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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. This topic is aimed at arming officers with the information they need to properly deploy nonlethal weapons.
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News

Video: Man TASERed at party claims excessive force

Police say the man threatened them with a beer bottle and didn't obey their commands - Full Story

Columns

How to get ahead of the curve in 2013 Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. - Passion for the Job

How to get ahead of the curve in 2013

Even with the high velocity of ideas and information, it seems like policing is often on the trailing ed... - Full Story

Columns

2012 in Review: 12 lasting impressions Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

2012 in Review: 12 lasting impressions

To say that this has been a difficult year is an understatement of impossible proportion - Full Story

News

Figure in Fast and Furious ring to be sentenced

Figure in Fast and Furious ring to be sentenced

Suspect faces up to 10 years in prison for his acknowledged role as a straw buyer - Full Story

Exclusives

From serious to hilarious: One video has it all

From serious to hilarious: One video has it all

A subject purposefully antagonizes court officers to make them look "bad" on video. Not a one took the bait. His video not only gives us a great laugh but offers an excellent opportunity to fine-tune our awareness of a growing subculture in America. - Full Story

Exclusives

The ACLU, ECDs, and the erosion of police discretion?

The ACLU, ECDs, and the erosion of police discretion?

Unlike officers who face the volatile realities of life, the ACLU-s safely-ensconced lawyers would rather evaluate TASER use by a less-encumbered and more academic criteria. - Full Story

Tips

Provide K9 teams with the entire less lethal tool kit

In a perfect world, every cop would have the right tool with him, at the right time. He or she would... - Full Story Secure - Login Required

In-depth News

UC-Davis police chief now on leave

UC-Davis police chief now on leave

After a viral video circulated of officers using pepper spray to quell a crowd of protesters - gathered on a University of California campus and associated with the Occupy Wall Street movement - two were placed on administrative leave. A day later it was announced that the police chief would join them. - Full Story



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