ICE’s “less lethal” crowd-control weapons can still be deadly

Crowd-control tactics tied to eye injuries, serious wounds and fatalities are drawing renewed scrutiny ...
Los Angeles Times

Judge keeps limits on use of ‘less-lethal’ weapons by LAPD and feds at protests

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. U.S. District Judge Hernán D. Vera extended restrictions that block federal agents and LAPD officers from using ...
CNN

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

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 ...
Daily Bruin

UC Regents approves UCLA police department request for less-than-lethal munitions

This post was updated Sept. 17 at 8:26 p.m. The UC Board of Regents approved the UCLA police department’s request for less-than-lethal munition launchers and sponge rounds at a Wednesday meeting. The ...
The Conversation

What are the ‘less lethal’ weapons being used in Los Angeles?

Samara McPhedran does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
LAist

Law enforcement agencies in California have to report how they use weapons during protests. Many don’t

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The last thing David Ramirez ...
Los Angeles Times

Federal judge bars the LAPD’s use of some ‘less-lethal’ weapons at protests

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A federal judge banned Los Angeles Police Department officers from using some so-called less-lethal launchers at ...
Fox News

California’s crackdown on ‘less-lethal’ weapons sparks 2A lawsuit targeting Newsom administration

FIRST ON FOX: A company that sells self-defense weapons brought a lawsuit on Wednesday against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration, alleging that California, a state heavy on gun ...
The New York Times

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 to a new kind of violence. By Clayton Dalton In October, a cellphone video ...
Phoenix New Times

Phoenix cops killed a man with ‘less-lethal’ weapons. Are they unsafe?

Around 2 p.m. on Jan. 10, Phoenix police officers surrounded a home in Maryvale, a neighborhood on the city’s west side. A lone, shirtless man sat on the roof after running from officers and ditching ...
Arizona Daily Star

Death of man after police showdown raises questions about less-lethal weapons

Turrell Clay, 33, had an outstanding felony parole violation warrant and was wanted in connection with an armed robbery. From the front and back of the house, officers aimed at Clay with launchers ...