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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.
Over 1,000 deaths recorded in past decade after police responded with force, investigation finds
Over the past decade, a repeated culture of poor training in best practices has led to police officers killing hundreds of people using non-lethal tactics.
When a Marine veteran experienced a manic episode at a rest stop, his mother called 911 for help and then watched as her son, Taylor Ware, was bitten by a police dog, shocked with a Taser, pinned to the ground and injected with a sedative. He would die at a hospital days later.
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.