Guidelines for LAPD use of ‘non-lethal’ weapons
Internal documents reveal that the Los Angeles Police Department has stringent guidelines regarding the use of “non-lethal” weapons, placing officers under considerable limitations and scrutiny when they decide to deploy these tools. The regulations explicitly restrict the use of such weapons, prohibiting their application against most nonviolent individuals and necessitating formal reviews if officers stray […]
Police criticize judge’s decision to prohibit non-lethal weapons, claiming it jeopardizes lives.
Outrage Among LAPD Officers After Judge’s Ruling Police officers are expressing their frustration over a recent ruling by a federal judge, which they believe will hinder their ability to manage violent protests effectively in Los Angeles. Judge Consuelo B. Marshall ruled that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) violated federal law by using a 40mm […]
LAPD is prohibited from using non-lethal weapons to manage violent protests against ICE agents.
Federal Court Prohibits Police Use of Non-Lethal Weapons at Protests A federal court has made a notable ruling that prevents police from employing non-lethal weapons during protests, asserting they can be deadly. Judge Consuelo B. Marshall declared on Thursday that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) breached a long-standing court injunction by using projectile launchers […]
Jury grants over $2 million to protester injured in face by nonlethal projectile
A recent ruling has granted at least $2.2 million to protesters who suffered injuries from less-than-lethal ammunition during a 2020 protest against police brutality involving Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies. In the ruling, a judge determined that LA County was responsible for the injuries sustained by Cellin Gluck, awarding him $3.5 million in damages, which also […]
Marines stationed near LA have yet to finish their training on force and nonlethal weapon usage.
On Monday, 700 Marines were mobilized to the Los Angeles area, but as of Wednesday morning, they hadn’t finished their preliminary training yet. A commander from the Northern U.S. mentioned to The Hill that there was still uncertainty about their potential deployment to the ground. The Marines are currently engaged in pre-mission training and are […]
The emerging trend in non-lethal weapons
Chandler, a full-time mom and avid jogger residing in Fort Worth, Texas, never owned a gun. However, her concerns about safety grew last year. “My family, my brother, my husband—they all have guns,” she noted. Trying to find a less lethal option, she discovered a product from Byrna, which led her to purchase a less […]
Nex Benedict had nonlethal head trauma, left self-harm notes before death: autopsy
Final autopsy results show that Nex Benedict, a non-binary teenager, left a handwritten note “suggesting self-inflicted harm” before killing himself, and that she also suffered a head injury from a fight at school the day before. However, it was determined that there were “no fatal injuries.” A first page summary published earlier this month said […]