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Study proves 'cop cameras' cut citizen complaints Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

Study proves 'cop cameras' cut citizen complaints

Study by TASER International and Calif. PD shows video cameras worn by police officers have a deterrent effect on citizens initiating false and frivolous allegations of police misconduct - Full Story

News

Amid civil rights probe, NM police chief retires

The city has seen a string of officer-involved shootings — 18 of them fatal — since 2010. The department also has been plagued by a number of high-profile cases alleging excessive force - Full Story

News

Feds to investigate Cleveland police use of force

The investigation comes in the wake of a car chase that ended with officers firing 137 shots into a suspect's vehicle, killing 2 - Full Story

Videos

INTERNAL VIDEO: Chief's Message on Officer Injuries

After a spur of officer-involved violent incidents, the Portland police chief released a video to his officers to rally department members and show his support.

In-depth News

Shooting to kill an animal: A sad but necessary skill

Shooting to kill an animal: A sad but necessary skill

Sometimes officers must shoot animals, as Zanesville, Ohio police did when nearly 50 animals escaped in October. NLEOMF recently named Muskingham County Sheriff Matt Lutz Officer of the Month for January to acknowledge how he addressed the situation's unique threat. - Full Story

In-depth News

Restraining kids: 'No easy answer'

Restraining kids: 'No easy answer'

After a 7-year-old autistic boy was handcuffed at his Albuquerque elementary school following a 3-hour outburst, authorities debated appropriate ways to handle violent children. - Full Story

Exclusives

Misconceptions about legal standards for police use of force

Misconceptions about legal standards for police use of force

It is generally unwise to take one part of a particular Circuit Court of Appeal decision and try to overly apply them to all future cases as some sort of one-size-fits-all template. - Full Story

Exclusives

New TASER X2: A preloaded backup shot

New TASER X2:
A preloaded backup shot

A TASER reload may not be done quickly under stress, which is why the X2 has that second shot ready, among other features - Full Story



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