Less-lethal” weapons are broadly defined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as weapons or instruments that are “designed or intended to be used in a manner that is not likely to cause death ...

DENVER – The city of Denver and attorneys for four protesters who sued over police officers’ use of force during the early days of the George Floyd protests here have come to a stipulated agreement on ...

Law enforcement agencies are expanding their less-lethal toolkits to include TASERs, compliance gloves, and specialized ...

In the dark, early-morning hours outside a McDonald's in Orange County, a police officer fired a shotgun loaded with so-called less-lethal munitions at a man swinging a belt, cursing at officers and ...

Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee launched a probe Friday into the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) arsenal of “less lethal” weapons, citing a string of serious injuries, ...

Instead of engaging in discussion, UCLA decided to arm university police and frighten students into conformity. Supporters of the less-than-lethal munitions argue that protests in the past have ...

Many law enforcement agencies prefer 12-gauge pump shotguns for their familiarity, versatility, and cost-effectiveness in ...

This 13 page document lays out DHS policy for use of force. Now these rules apply to Customs and Border Protection, ICE, and Secret Service and make it clear what protocols agents should follow before ...