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Less Lethal

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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Columns

Use of force: Facing subjects armed with ECWs Ed Flosi - Taking Training to the Next Level

Use of force: Facing subjects armed with ECWs

This article specifically addresses the Electronic Control Weapon capable of deploying probes/darts into a person from farther away than touch distance, causing involuntary muscular contractions/incapacitation - Full Story

Columns

What is 'The TASER Experience' anyway? Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

What is 'The TASER Experience' anyway?

You sort of have to forget everything you think you already know when you hear the word — uh, acronym — TASER - Full Story

Videos

Crowd Control - Baton Use

Watch as Mike Janin demonstrates the proper outfitting of a crowd control grenadier officer to effect crowd control with less-lethal force options.
Crowd Control - Baton Use

News

Accused gunman fired at NY officer in fear of TASER

Darrell Fuller said he fatally shot Officer Arthur Lopez as the cop approached him during a traffic stop Tuesday - Full Story

Exclusives

Mayday, May Day! Preparing for Occupy 2.0

Mayday, May Day! Preparing for Occupy 2.0

The Occupy movement was relatively dormant though the winter, but now that spring has sprung, we can be assured that these events will be back — and possibly back with a vengeance. - Full Story

In-depth News

Excited delirium instructor says TASERs crucial

Excited delirium instructor says TASERs crucial

A police officer is defending TASERs in light of Sunday's "60 Minutes" episode on the devices, citing excited delirium as a primary reason officers should carry one. - Full Story

Photos

Video: Suspect wrestles cop to the ground, gets TASERed

Video: Suspect wrestles cop to the ground, gets TASERed

When Deputy Josh Barrett found a man sleeping in his car, he didn't expect a former state wrestler who was ready for another match. Upon waking, the ex-athlete throws punches and beats Barrett to the ground. Zap!

Exclusives

Teaching recruits real-world survival skills

Teaching recruits real-world survival skills

Instructors who possess the passion and skill to provide the best life-saving training must also remember use creativity and imagination to work “reps” in a dynamic and novel environment. - Full Story



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