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LAPD rulebook shows when cops can — and can’t — fire ‘non-lethal’ weapons

The Los Angeles Police Department’s own rulebook shows cops face tight limits — and scrutiny — when firing “non-lethal” launchers. An internal document obtained by The Post shows Los Angeles police ...
Idaho Statesman

Pepper ball launchers serve as key less-lethal tool for Boise police. What to know

Boise Police have gone 18 months without an officer-involved shooting. City leaders credit a mix of training, deescalation tactics and expanded use of less-lethal tools — in particular, pepper ball ...
Los Angeles Times

Police killed SoCal man with a ‘less-lethal’ round. Officer’s use of force is ruled justified

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A Fullerton police officer killed a man who refused to comply with orders by firing a beanbag round that pierced ...
East Bay Times

Man shot in the head with ‘less-than-lethal’ round at California ICE protest was victim of excessive force, lawsuit claims

Police officers and sheriff’s deputies used excessive force on an Orange County accountant who was shot in the side of the head with a less-than-lethal launcher while walking away from law enforcement ...
New York Post

Cops slam ‘activist’ judge putting lives in danger with weapons ban: ‘Come down from your ivory tower’

Rank-and-file police officers have blasted an “activist” federal judge for what they say is a dangerous ruling that strips cops of critical tools needed to control violent street protests In Los ...