Could Viral Protest Videos Create a Backlash Against ‘Less Lethal’ Weapons?

They were developed during the civil rights movement to reduce harm, but their rampant use during anti-ICE protests has led ...
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Factbox-What are the 'less lethal' weapons used by law enforcement in Los Angeles protests?

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles began deploying "less lethal" munitions on Sunday as they clashed with crowds protesting federal immigration raids. "Less lethal" or ...
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LAPD Force Investigation Unit Reviewing Use of Batons, Less Lethal Weapons In Arrest Last Week

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 ...
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A look at the ‘less lethal’ weapons authorities used to crack down on Los Angeles protests

(CNN) — 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 ...
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Why some gun owners are adding the Byrna less-lethal self-defense pistol to their safety plan

The Byrna SD, a less-lethal self-defense pistol, has been gaining traction among those seeking non-lethal alternatives for ...
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North Charleston PD has new (less-lethal) weapon on the street

NORTH CHARLESTON – Officers have access to an additional tool that is expected to help de-escalate situations before it becomes necessary to use deadly force. The North Charleston Police Department ...
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Seattle considers stricter limits on less-lethal weapons as federal oversight nears end

Flooded roads, rescues, and evacuation notices hit parts of the North Sound on Tuesday. What makes an atmospheric river different from typical Seattle rain? The wording and definition were changed and ...
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Judge keeps limits on use of 'less-lethal' weapons by LAPD and feds at protests

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 ...
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Editorial: Less-than-lethal weapons are good move but still require restraint

A serious interaction with law enforcement can have deadly consequences. In 2024, there were 32 fatal incidents of police shootings in Pennsylvania. The first was Jan. 7, when Christopher Lee Shepherd ...