Officer-Involved Shootings

The Officer-Involved Shootings topic page provides news about cops in deadly confrontations, as well as tactical tips and columnists’ perspective on how to handle such situations. Most police officers will go through an entire career without discharging their weapon in the commission of their job. But on a daily basis, every single officer thinks about being in a gunfight.

Full list of Officer-Involved Shootings results

Reality Training: A motorist assist gone bad
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A bad guy's car can break down too. Footage of a motorist assist stop that erupted in gunfire underscores why you must remain vigilant at all times on the job. Dave Smith analyzes the footage and highlights the great tactics on display by the officer, including his use of the passenger side approach.
Trump awards 1st responders of congressional baseball attack with Medal of Valor
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Trump called the officers "real heroes whose courageous action under fire saved so many lives."
How can police trainers solve the problem of deadly hesitation?
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Chuck Joyner discusses a troubling trend in law enforcement - officers so concerned with the fallout of a use-of-force incident that they are hesitant to use force when it is needed.
Officer-involved shootings: The PD's role in the healing process
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Brian Nanavaty talks about the healing process in the wake of an officer-involved shooting.
Reality Training: When should we use deadly force?
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As a law enforcement officer, you have a right to defend yourself against an assailant. Dave Smith analyzes the use of deadly force and the current state of law enforcement in the age of media scrutiny.
Reality Training: How do you control the driver during a traffic stop?
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A traffic stop that escalated into a struggle and a shooting serves as a strong reminder of how quickly these incidents can spiral out of control. Dave Smith offers key tips for controlling the driver you've pulled over.
Reality Training: 4 traffic stop safety tips
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Traffic stops are one of the most common activities in law enforcement, but don't let familiarity cause you to get too comfortable. Dave Smith reviews footage of a stop that quickly erupted in gunfire and provides four key safety tips.
Deadly hesitation and the aftermath of UOF encounters
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A series of high-profile police shootings have raised concerns about a possible rise in deadly hesitation among officers. Matt Steihm addresses this issue, and outlines some areas police departments should focus on in order to restore officers' confidence in their ability to use deadly force.
Fatal LAPD shooting of man armed with steel pipe
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Police said the suspect was armed with a 4-to-5-foot long pipe outside a downtown restaurant.
Reality Training: Deadly force against armed, fleeing subjects
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Dave Smith reviews video of an officer-involved shooting that highlights two important topics: contacts with familiar suspects and the use of deadly force against armed, fleeing subjects.
Reality Training: Spontaneous assault in a parking lot
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A property crime that erupted in gunfire serves as an important reminder that any situation can suddenly escalate into a deadly encounter. Dave Smith reviews the footage to provide key officer safety tips.
IPRA releases video of fatal shooting of Richard Grimes
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Last November, police fatally shot Richard Grimes, who was suspected of shooting a pregnant 24-year-old woman in the abdomen.
Reality Training: 5 key foot pursuit tactics
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Dave Smith reviews a foot pursuit that ended in the shooting of an officer to review key tactics for survival, including the importance of self-aid, tactical breathing, and having a tactical mindset.
Lawyers release footage of fatal Calif. OIS
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A state civil rights and wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against Fontana and its police department.
Calif. cops shoot man after scuffle
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Officers shot the suspect after he allegedly attacked police who were responding to a restraining order violation.
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