LAPD rulebook shows when cops can — and can’t — fire ‘non-lethal’ weapons

The Los Angeles Police Department’s own rulebook shows cops face tight limits — and scrutiny — when firing “non-lethal” launchers. An internal document obtained by The Post shows Los Angeles police ...
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Phoenix Police Department seeks community input on non-lethal weapon policies

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is urging residents to share their thoughts on its non-lethal weapon policies. On Thursday, authorities issued a request for public input — the same day two ...
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Student organization advocates for non-lethal weapons in campus housing

Texas A&M’s Young Americans for Liberty, or YAL, is fighting to allow non-lethal weapons, such as pepper spray and tasers, for on-campus residents.  Accordi ...
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Phoenix Police seeks public input updating non-lethal weapons policy

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Police Department is seeking feedback from the community as they work to update their non-lethal weapons policy. The department recently released an interactive ...
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Expert unpacks law enforcement's use of non-lethal weapons

Bruises, loss of vision or the loss of an eye – injuries during protests have drawn more attention to what police call "non-lethal" tools. An expert tells us there are certain categories: Chemical ...