This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A federal judge banned Los Angeles Police Department officers from using some so-called less-lethal launchers at ...

As protesters against federal immigration raids have clashed in recent days with law enforcement, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division sent out a warning: “Less Lethal munitions have ...

Chandler Crumblish Paine is a full-time mom and regular jogger who lives in Fort Worth, Texas. She’s never owned a gun, but last year she became increasingly concerned about her safety, especially ...

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 ...

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The wave of violence by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection has brought law enforcement’s use of force coming under renewed scrutiny — though even so-called “less ...

Turrell Clay, 33, had an outstanding felony parole violation warrant and was wanted in connection with an armed robbery. From the front and back of the house, officers aimed at Clay with launchers ...

Around 2 p.m. on Jan. 10, Phoenix police officers surrounded a home in Maryvale, a neighborhood on the city’s west side. A lone, shirtless man sat on the roof after running from officers and ditching ...