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Every day, police rely on common tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them, such as physical holds, Tasers and body blows. But when misused, these tactics can still end in death.
Every day, police in the U.S. rely on common use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them. But when misused, these tactics can still end in death -- as happened with George Floyd in 2020. An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun guns, body blows and other force not intended to be lethal. Medical officials cited the force in about half the cases. In others, officers didn’t follow best safety practices, creating a recipe for death. T...
Every day, police rely on common tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them
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An in-depth investigation by The Associated Press uncovers the deadly consequences of police using non-lethal force on individuals, highlighting cases of unnecessary escalation and lack of accountability in law enforcement encounters.