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DHS use-of-force dataset

The Department of Homeland Security's public use-of-force dataset and its relation to federal criminal law, specifically 18 U.S.C. §111.

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Jan 16, 2026

How does DHS define and classify an 'assault' against federal officers in its public data releases?

The Department of Homeland Security’s public use-of-force dataset groups incidents into three categories—officer use of force, subject assault against officer, and maritime vessel disabling fire—but t...