They were developed during the civil rights movement to reduce harm, but their rampant use during anti-ICE protests has led ...

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 ...

The Byrna SD, a less-lethal self-defense pistol, has been gaining traction among those seeking non-lethal alternatives for ...

Arguing that the 1st Amendment "demands better," a federal judge barred federal agents from targeting reporters and nonviolent protesters with crowd control weapons. Lawyers for the city of Los ...

LAPD Force Investigation Unit Reviewing Use of Batons, Less Lethal Weapons In Arrest Last Week originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Skirmish lines like this one have been used to quell agitators who have ...

Instead of engaging in discussion, UCLA decided to arm university police and frighten students into conformity. Supporters of the less-than-lethal munitions argue that protests in the past have ...

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MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police used what they called "less lethal force" to arrest a man accused of stealing a gun from a vehicle downtown Wednesday night. The theft was reported at around 11:20 p.m.

A coalition of press rights organizations is seeking a court order to stop the “continuing abuse” of journalists by the Los Angeles Police Department during protests over President Trump’s immigration ...

A protester waves a flag in front of LAPD standing guard at a No Kings Day protest in Los Angeles on June 14 Credit: Courtesy of Michele McPhee Skirmish lines like this one have been used to quell ...