This study looked at injuries that occur to law enforce- ment officers and citizens during use-of-Force events.
They can also use firearms to defend themselves or others against threats of death or serious bodily injuries..
These include Less-Lethal Weapons such as pepper spray, batons or conducted energy devices (CEDs) such as Tasers.
Officers are also trained to use various Other Force techniques and Weapons to overcome resistance.
Most applications of Force are minimal, with officers using their hands, arms or bodies to push or pull against a suspect to gain control.
This study looked at injuries that occur to law enforce- ment officers and citizens during use-of-Force events