Use of Force

A report by the Community Review Board found that while the Metro Nashville Police Department's use of force policies align with some best practices, incidents over two years revealed racial disparities and concerns about training and transparency. The CRB noted that Black Nashvillians were disproportionately subjected to police force, recommending policy updates such as requiring crisis intervention team training and prohibiting officers from using vehicles as impact tools.

A review of the Metro Nashville Police Department’s use of force has prompted eight new recommendations from the Community Review Board. The board raised concerns regarding persistent racial disparities and limitations in access to police data. Additionally, it noted its own limited ability to compel changes within the department.

CBI chief Praveen Sood states that facing his own people is more challenging than combating terrorism, following criticism about the use of force against CJP protesters.

A lawsuit alleges that CMPD officers used excessive force during a 2023 arrest based on false suspicion of marijuana use. The plaintiffs claim they were smoking legally purchased hemp cigarettes at the time.

Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee stated that one ICE officer has been referred for discipline over a use of force incident since the Trump administration began. The committee emphasized oversight of ICE actions.

Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee reported that one Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has been referred for discipline over a use of force incident since the Trump administration began. The briefing followed two recent shootings by ICE officers that resulted in the deaths of immigrants, prompting concerns about oversight and accountability.

A new ACLU report documents widespread use of force by ICE officers, including pushing, tackling, and using weapons like chemical irritants and tasers. The analysis covers over 1,200 immigration enforcement operations across eight states from January 2025 to the end of 2025, finding nearly a third involved force or threats of force.

An ACLU report found that the use of force has become a default tool for ICE officers in immigration enforcement. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have increased scrutiny of ICE's tactics.

The Englewood Police Department reports a significant decrease in physical use of force, from 0.48% in 2023 to 0.27% in 2024, attributed to de-escalation training, co-responders (mental health professionals), and the Englewood Incident Response Committee (EIRC) for accountability. An officer was fired and criminally charged after an illegal chokehold incident, and car chases increased due to improved technology.

Louisville, Kentucky, adopted police reforms after the Trump-era DOJ halted federal oversight, but officers shot and killed Katelyn Hall amid ongoing issues like discriminatory policing and inadequate use-of-force reviews. Local reform efforts have yielded mixed results, with some initiatives like mental health call redirection implemented slowly.

The NYPD has opened an investigation into a 'disturbing' video showing officers using force during an arrest. The incident has sparked public concern over police conduct and accountability.

A Washington state man, Arnino Guanlao, shot and killed by a neighbor during a domestic dispute involving two women. The incident occurred after Guanlao fired at his adult stepdaughters, leading to one death and critical injuries to another. Police are investigating the neighbor's use of force, which is legally justified under Washington state law.