Results for: Use of Force

During the Trump trial in Manhattan, former President Trump made the outlandish claim that President Biden authorized the use of lethal force during the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago. This claim is unsubstantiated and serves as political fodder for conspiracy theorists. Search warrants, executed with probable cause, often involve the potential for forced entry and property seizures, carrying both legal and safety risks for law enforcement. In the case of the Mar-a-Lago search, operational plans that include use-of-force policies are crucial to ensure adherence to legal protocols and to protect against potential legal claims.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing criticism after she revealed in her new book that she shot her family’s ranch dog. Disney heiress Abigail Disney has compared Noem’s actions to the classic Disney movie, “Old Yeller,” where the main character was euthanized out of compassion. Noem has defended her actions, stating that the dog was vicious and had attacked livestock and people. Despite her defense, the incident has sparked controversy and debate about animal cruelty and the use of force.

Akron police officer Ryan Westlake, who recently shot a 15-year-old boy, has a history of violating department policies, including incidents involving excessive force and inappropriate conduct. Despite his past record, Westlake was reinstated after being fired and remains the subject of an ongoing investigation into the shooting.

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has acquitted former prison Lieutenant Mark Hasz in an aggravated assault case, marking the second time the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has failed to secure a conviction against him. Hasz, who had previously spoken out about concerns within the prison system, was fired and charged with aggravated assault following a use-of-force incident in July 2020. His defense team was reportedly barred from presenting evidence of his whistleblowing activities during the first trial, but the judge made no such ruling in this second trial.

On Monday morning, a SWAT team was dispatched to the Target store in Woodbury Village for an “active scene.” The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is currently investigating the incident, which involves a possible use of force. The store, located near Valley Creek and Interstate 494, has been placed on lockdown, and the public is advised to avoid the area.