Standards for appropriate selection and use. June 2012.

Slide presentation on standards for appropriate selection and use of less lethal technologies, giving an overview of the “use of force” project and its focus.

The slides give a brief overview of:

The slide presentation; Information about Omega Research Foundation; The “appropriate use of force” project; The methodology used; Evaluation of the Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms; and selection and testing procedures, guidelines, training, issues in the use of:

Kinetic Impact

Restraints

Electro-shock

Projectile devices

Stun batons and shields

Riot-control agents

Acoustic devices