Use of Force
The Use of Force section examines the protocols, training, and legal considerations surrounding the application of force in correctional facilities. This directory offers articles and resources on when and how force is justified, de-escalation techniques, and the impact of force on both staff and inmates. Understanding the use of force is essential for maintaining safety while ensuring that actions comply with legal and ethical standards. For related training, explore our section on Defensive Tactics.
Matthew Millar was found not guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Jason Rothe at the Secure Psychiatric Unit in Concord
Federal charges allege Walker County Jail officers deprived Tony Mitchell and others of basic rights and used an inmate enforcer to assault detainees
Nathan Palmer admitted to lying on a use-of-force form in an attempt to cover up Messiah Nantwi’s death, prosecutors said
Consider a roundtable discussion of these two cases during roll call training
The five-minute video was filmed July 8 though a window screen by an unidentified inmate
It is critical you stay informed with all current state law that governs how jails and prisons operate, especially in regard to use of force
Police have completed their murder investigation into the March shooting death of a 47-year-old inmate who escaped
We need to support those who do the right thing
Switching to cell phones to record use of force has transformed how officers engage, respond and learn
Make sure to share your results and challenge your colleagues to match or beat your score
Inmates with mental illness can make your job harder and pose an increased safety risk
There are several steps correctional officers can follow to write a use of force report that is both a thorough and accurate account of events
The inmate had been placed on a gurney with his wrists and ankles in restraints when he managed to get free
These posters will do nothing but cause animosity and make frontline staff hesitant when use of force needs to be applied
“This isn’t f---ing Ford Motors. This does nothing to reduce the violence in jails,” fumed Elias Husamudeen
The former Oklahoma reserve deputy was released early because he earned credits for good behavior and not because his case was given precedence
The suspect told the dispatcher he was feeling suicidal and he was going to “blast it out with the police officers”
The inmate refused to stop despite the officer’s verbal commands and a warning shot
Shana Tedder complained of shortness of breath after a use of force incident with a prisoner at the Crain Unit
The sheriff’s office said 12 inmates in a fourth-floor “disciplinary unit” barricaded themselves “while the deputy on duty was temporarily out of the housing unit”
They alleged officials used pepper spray excessively and kept juveniles in solitary confinement for weeks or months at a time
COs must be trained to understand that their actions may not be evaluated further than from the objective realm of analysis
Anthony Gangi sits down with UOF expert Michael Wohlfert and discusses how and why UOF is employed, recent changes to UOF, and recent events in which UOF was applied
The jail inmate gunned down two bailiffs during an escape attempt
Blows to the head are supposed to be used only as a last resort because they can be fatal
Former Berrien County Sheriff Anthony Heath was sentenced to 30 months in prison for excessive force against two handcuffed suspects
While in an airport bathroom, authorities say the inmate attacked the deputy, who then shot him in the hand as he tried to escape
The video of the August 2015 shooting will likely be at the center of a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
A martial arts hold used to restrain her was not a contributing factor
Sheriff’s officials are investigating whether excessive force was used
A police review board previously found the officers’ actions justified
Guards on the ‘D-Shift’ were responsible for 43 percent, or 18 of 42, use-of-force complaints
The following are what a facility’s use of force program would consider important under legal review
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