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Law Enforcement Use of Flash-Bang and Sting-Ball Grenades

The use of flash-bang and sting-ball grenades by law enforcement and their impact on protesters, including allegations of injuries and deaths, and the responses of law enforcement agencies and other organizations.

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Feb 2, 2026

How have law enforcement agencies responded to allegations of injuries from flash‑bang or sting‑ball grenades in U.S. protests historically?

Law enforcement responses to allegations that injure protesters have ranged from categorical defenses of proper use to ad hoc suspensions, internal reviews, litigation and limited policy reforms—often...