The video from Akron Police Officer Ryan Westlake's body came shows what happened when he tried to stop 15-year-old Tavion Koonce-Williams after a dog-walker reported that someone was pointing a gun ...

Jun. 9—Attendees of the OSBI Citizens Academy on Thursday were able to experience some of the scenarios that law enforcement officers might face when making split-second decisions to use force. "We go ...

Police officers in Marana, Ariz., being trained in de-escalation tactics. (Photo: Town of Marana) Recent reporting has highlighted the prevalence of shootings by police of people wielding knives and ...

"I see the value in it because I do want everyone to go home, and I want officers to be safe," said Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis.

High school students enrolled in a criminal justice class used virtual reality training equipment to get firsthand experience practicing de-escalation with police officers.

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Fargo Police Department oversight board held a meeting Thursday night, where they had a special presentation regarding use of force and de-escalation. It’s been ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Some lawmakers and use of force experts have raised concerns over the deadly police shooting of a mentally ill man who was holding a hatchet in a Chesterfield neighborhood ...

The Avon Police Department is taking unique steps to ensure the safety of the town’s residents and visitors. Avon is the only police department in the state that requires all its officers to complete ...

Police haven’t always been trained to think that way. They’re supposed to take immediate control of a situation, resolve the problem and move on to the next call. There are always more calls. But the ...

Akron police officer Ryan Westlake stops his cruiser next to a teenager carrying what looked like a pistol on a tree-lined stretch of Brittain Road. Westlake – once fired and then re-hired by the city ...