The Bee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing training on less-than-lethal force options as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen officer safety, professional accountability, and responsible ...

A shift toward scenario-based training and less-lethal options aligns with a sharp drop in Boise police shootings, though ...

After a pilot program in 2024, there was a steep rise in the irritant’s use in 2025 — coinciding with a drop in gun use.

Federal training push: Rep. Emilia Sykes’ COOL IT Act would require annual scenario-based training and minimum days of preparation for ICE officers before enforcement duties. Local safety strategies: ...

Establishing non-lethal response aimed as an early intervention capability through training, policy, and repetition to help resolve encounters safely before escalation occurs MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2026 ...