Tag Archive for: Use of Force
Use of Force During a Medical Emergency: A New Standard from the Sixth Circuit
NewsBy: Tami Z. Hannon & Curtis M. Graham
Earlier this year the Sixth Circuit had occasion to address what standard applies to use of force claims in the context of a medical emergency. In Estate of Hill by Hill v. Miracle, 853 F.3d 306 (6th…
Use of Force on Non-Violent Resistors
NewsOne of the most difficult decisions a police officer must make is whether to use force on an individual. That decision becomes even more difficult when an officer confronts an individual in the midst of a mental health emergency. Consideration…
Law Enforcement Blog: Use of Force Policies and Procedures: Lessons from the Big Apple
NewsBy: Christina L. Vessels, Esq.
Last October, the Office of the Inspector General for the New York Police Department published a Report entitled "Police Use of Force in New York City: Findings and Recommendations on NYPD's Policies and Practices."…