Use of force
The Impact of Constitutional Carry Legislation on Urban Violence, Arrests, and Police-Citizen Encounters
Research and Law Enforcement Partnerships Manage Civil Disturbances More Effectively
Law enforcement agencies can use research-based practices to manage protests and civil disturbances more effectively. In this video, Dr. Tamara Herold, Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Ryan Lee, Assistant Chief, Portland Police Bureau, discuss some of those methods, some of the misconceptions about how law enforcement should respond to civil disturbances, and where agencies should begin when developing civil disturbance response plans.
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Conducted Energy Devices: Policies on Use Evolve To Reflect Research and Field Deployment Experience
NIJ Journal Issue No. 253
The Stress of an On-The-Job Killing
Police Use of Force
Broadly speaking, the use of force by law enforcement officers becomes necessary and is permitted under specific circumstances, such as in self-defense or in defense of another individual or group.
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Use of Force and Conducted Energy Devices
Dr. Alpert discusses police use of force and conducted energy devices.
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Pepper Spray: Research Insights on Effects and Effectiveness Have Curbed Its Appeal
Conducted Energy Devices: Policies on Use Evolve to Reflect Research and Field Deployment Experience
Crime File: Deadly Force
Body-Worn Cameras: What the Evidence Tells Us
Current research suggests that body-worn cameras may offer benefits for law enforcement. However, additional research is needed to understand the value of the technology for the field.