Officers have been making a lot of headlines lately for excessive use of force. Particularly in Memphis, Missouri and Michigan. So when is use of force justified? And what kind of punishment does a Police Officer face if use of force was not justified?  

Officers have been making a lot of headlines lately for excessive use of force. Particularly in <a href="https://wreg.com/news/investigations/records-show-previous-use-of-force-for-2-in-tyre-nichols-case/">Memphis</a>, <a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article272637743.html">Missouri </a>and <a href="https://statenews.com/article/2023/03/east-lansing-independent-police-oversight-commissioners-weigh-in-on-use-of-force-pass-motion-for-march-29-public-hearing">Michigan</a>. So when is use of force justified? And what kind of punishment does a Police Officer face if use of force was not justified?

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you’ve never heard them before. ​

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you&rsquo;ve never heard them before. ​

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Ep 73: Police Use of Force

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There are several different types of emergency alerts that can be issued and often times they vary state to state. However, when it comes to Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts they are triggered by meeting a stringent list of criteria and then sent through a very sophisticated warning system. Because these alerts are pushed throughthe broadcast systems via the Emergency Alert System, they can also be triggered across state lines., meaning this warning system and understanding how they work, can be critical when it comes to saving lives. 

There are several different types of emergency alerts that can be issued and often times they vary state to state. However, when it comes to Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts they are triggered by meeting a stringent list of criteria and then sent through a very sophisticated warning system. Because these alerts are pushed through the broadcast systems via the Emergency Alert System, they can also be triggered across state lines., meaning this warning system and understanding how they work, can be critical when it comes to saving lives.

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