Use of force
When Should Cops Go for Their Guns?
"The buzzword right now is de-escalation," says one former cop. "Create an opportunity to use your verbal skills."
When Cops Can Legally Shoot People
A law professor explains the sometimes tricky rules that govern when a police officer using lethal force is technically justified under the law.
I Took the LAPD's Class on How to Kill Fewer People
It was like Let's Be Cops, except the cops were in on it.
San Francisco Sheriff's Deputies Accused of Forcing Jailed Inmates to Participate in 'Fight Club'
Three deputies stand accused of forcing inmates to fight, gamble, and exercise under threat of physical punishment.
Inside a Class That Trains Cops to Use Words Instead of Guns
I sat in on a training session that was designed to teach law enforcement officers how to handle the tense, potentially violent situations that can come from dealing with veterans with PTSD.
Cops Say They Needed to Kill John Berry — But This Footage May Contradict That
Five sheriff's deputies, responding a request for psychiatric assistance, attempted to remove John Berry from his vehicle parked outside his family residence. He ended up dead.
Police Chief: Officers Used Unreasonable Force Against Student Attacked by Police Dog
The Norfolk Police Department is investigating Sunday's arrest of 21-year-old student and Army reservist London Colvin, who was allegedly injured by a K-9.
Is Virtual Reality The Future Of Journalism?
Nonny de la Peña has been called the pioneer of "Immersive Journalism," as she fuses news experiences with virtual reality, literally putting viewers inside the story.