Phoenix Police Department, use of force

Phoenix Police Department implements new use of force policy
Officers "shall use only the force that is objectively reasonable, necessary and proportional to effectively and safely resolve an incident."
New use of force policy creates controversy among Phoenix officers
The Phoenix Police Department's new use of force policy is creating potentially dangerous confusion among the officers who have to follow it.
With a new use-of-force policy in place, Phoenix readies to pick the permanent police chief
This week, the Phoenix Police Department adopted a new policy on use of force. It was part of the city’s pre-emptive push to avoid federal oversight after a yearslong civil rights review. And portions of the policy are more strict than standards set by Supreme Court precedent.
Phoenix PD implements new use of force policy: 'The basis for building trust'
The Phoenix Police Department announced it's implementing a new use of force policy that will "clearly define" when officers can use force, as well as what needs to be done before, during and after an incident.
Phoenix police announce implementation of new use of force policy
The Phoenix Police Department announced on Tuesday that it has implemented its new use of force policy, which has been years in the making. The purpose was to “clearly define” when officers should use force and what officers should do before,
Phoenix PD chief discusses new use of force policy
The chief of Phoenix police is discussing his department's new use of force policy. The "Zero Day" star and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert let a haunting silence hang in the air for several seconds.
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Iowa Supreme Court considers if police use-of-force reports are open to the public
The Des Moines Police Department appealed after a district court ordered them to disclose individual reports to the public.
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Use-of-deadly-force investigation into Aug. 2023 incident clears officers of criminal activity
The Delaware Department of Justice has released results of an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead in August 2023.
Christian Glass’ death: Use of force expert says deputy 'matched deadly force with deadly force'
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Witnesses question use of force in deadly DC Police shooting
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Mixed reaction from experts on Phoenix's new use of force policy
One police practice expert believes Phoenix Police’s new use of force policy is a step in the right direction while another ...
Ex-Hendry County sheriff's deputy convicted in federal court of using excessive force
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DA rules Lancaster officer-involved shooting of machete-wielding bank robber was justified
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Phoenix law enforcement union leaders worried about new use of force policy
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