use of force
Coverage of use of force in the Nexus archive.
- Englewood Police Department reports drop in physical use of force over last several years
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.
- After the Trump DOJ Halted Police Reform, This City Stepped In. Then Officers Shot and Killed Katelyn Hall.
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.
- NYPD investigation opened over 'disturbing' video of officers' use of force during arrest
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.
- Neighbor fatally shoots alleged gunman after 2 women shot in domestic dispute
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.