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Accountable Policing

The effort to harmonize standards across federal law enforcement agencies, including the use of force policies and guidelines.

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Feb 1, 2026
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What are the standard federal protocols for disarming and handling a seized firearm during an arrest, and were they followed in Minneapolis?

— and policy — converge on a clear principle: an officer may temporarily disarm a person when necessary for safety, must secure firearms that are evidence, document and report significant uses of forc...

Jan 26, 2026
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How do federal use‑of‑force protocols govern Border Patrol operations in domestic enforcement actions?

Federal shape by imposing legal and agency standards—deadly force is permitted only when an agent reasonably believes there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm, and force must be pro...