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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Use of force
Restoring Promise
Date Published
June 5, 2024
Positive research results from a program that aims to transform correctional culture.
Research on Body-Worn Cameras and Law Enforcement
Date Published
January 7, 2022
Overview of Police Use of Force
Date Published
March 5, 2020
Conducted Energy Devices: Policies on Use Evolve to Reflect Research and Field Deployment Experience
Date Published
May 1, 2019
Pepper Spray: Research Insights on Effects and Effectiveness Have Curbed Its Appeal
Date Published
May 1, 2019
Get to Know a LEADS Scholar — Q&A with Deputy Chief Christopher W. Ortiz
Date Published
January 26, 2019
Body-Worn Cameras: What the Evidence Tells Us
Date Published
November 14, 2018
Current research suggests that body-worn cameras may offer benefits for law enforcement. However, additional research is needed to understand the value of the technology for the field.
A Three-Part Approach to Civil Disturbance
Date Published
February 20, 2018
Communication as a Tool to Prevent and Respond to Civil Disturbance
Date Published
January 29, 2018
Assessing Police Use-of-Force Policy and Outcomes
Date Published
November 28, 2016
Multi-Method Evaluation of Police Use of Force Outcomes
Date Published
November 28, 2016
Safety Outcomes for Use-of-Force Cases for Law Enforcement Agencies With and Without Conducted Energy Devices
Date Published
November 28, 2016
Assessing the Safety of Conducted Energy Devices
Date Published
July 24, 2012
Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons
Date Published
June 14, 2012
Interim data from an Urban Institute study provide a detailed look at state arrestee DNA collection laws
Final Findings From the Expert Panel on the Safety of Conducted Energy Devices
Date Published
November 2, 2011
In its final report, an expert panel of medical professionals concludes that the use of conducted energy devices by police officers on healthy adults does not present a high risk of death or serious injury.
How Conducted Energy Devices Work
Date Published
November 2, 2011
Less-Lethal Technology: Conducted Energy Devices
Date Published
June 14, 2011
Overview of Less-Lethal Technologies
Date Published
June 1, 2011
NIJ In-Custody Death Study: The Impact of Use of Conducted Energy Devices
Date Published
March 28, 2011
Calming Down: Could Sedative Drugs Be a Less-Lethal Option?
Date Published
June 22, 2010
The Use-of-Force Continuum
Date Published
August 3, 2009
Medical Panel Issues Interim Findings on Stun Gun Safety
Date Published
October 27, 2008