1. Policing in America, Fifth Edition POLICE USE OF FORCE Conditions and Consequences

2. Policing in America, Fifth Edition Use of Force Policies Purpose of the policy90.6 Definition of less-than-lethal force47.9 List of authorized duty weapons96.9 List of unauthorized weapons 45.8 Training requirements62.5 Avoiding excessive force51.0 Medical aid when force used33.3 Reporting requirements when force used72.9 Purpose of the policy90.6 Definition of less-than-lethal force47.9 List of authorized duty weapons96.9 List of unauthorized weapons 45.8 Training requirements62.5 Avoiding excessive force51.0 Medical aid when force used33.3 Reporting requirements when force used72.9 Greenfeld, L.A., P.A. Langan, and S.K. Smith (1997). Police Use of Force: Collection of National Data. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics. POLICY AREA PERCENTAGE OF AGENCIES

3. Policing in America, Fifth Edition Use of Force Policies

4. Policing in America, Fifth Edition Use of Force Continuum Physical Presence Soft Handed Mace or Pepper Spray Hard Hands Police Baton Threat of Deadly Force Deadly Force Physical Presence Soft Handed Mace or Pepper Spray Hard Hands Police Baton Threat of Deadly Force Deadly Force

5. Policing in America, Fifth Edition Semiautomatic Weapons

6. Policing in America, Fifth Edition Chemical Weapons

7. Policing in America, Fifth Edition Body Armor