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.
Joshua Bartlett admitted to filing a false report after an inmate died following a use-of-force incident involving fellow COs at Mid-State prison
Messiah Nantwi resisted being handcuffed and grabbed a CO’s vest during an emergency response call, leading several COs to strike the inmate, the indictment says
The duty to intervene in an excessive force situation is your legal and moral responsibility
A successful expert witness can significantly influence the outcome of legal decisions which can save money, reputations and shape correctional practices in the future
Inmate filed an excessive force lawsuit after he was put into a chokehold and slammed to the ground by a jail officer in September 2012
The County district attorney’s office on Wednesday filed charges of simple assault and harassment against 23-year-old Nicholas Hughes, who authorities said hit inmate Cloward Grant III last month
Using force inside a prison or jail is different than applying it in the field; here’s what you need to know to keep yourself and your job safe
Failure to understand the first five of these use-of-force facts could cost you your job — failure to understand the sixth could cost you your life
A man is suing officers who he says beat him while he was being held at the Las Cruces Police Department
7-member jury was to decide if former jail deputy Travis Markham used excessive force to restrain Oneal Scales
Corrections officials know that a significant number of force applications never get reported
Officer has been disciplined for excessive force, but inmate’s attorney doesn’t want him working in the facility
Audit will be performed in the coming weeks by the Association of State Correction Administrators
A federal jury found five Denver sheriff’s deputies used excessive force against a homeless street preacher who died in the city’s downtown jail
A Maryland federal court case alleging excessive force by prison guards against an inmate has been revived by an appeals court
Requires COs to stop and consider alternatives to force as they get mentally ill inmates who are acting out to comply
Two unrelated use-of-force complaints against Lucas County Sheriff’s Office employees were resolved this month with the dismissal of a case against a sergeant and the firing of a corrections officer
Inmate alleged a deputy used excessive force while two others failed to protect him
Three-member commission was unanimous in its decision to uphold the termination of Jesus Gomez
The risk when you jump in between two inmates – no matter who you think you are – is extremely high
