Who gets hurt when police use force? Springfield report reveals new data

Who gets hurt when police use force? Springfield report reveals new data

6 key takeaways from a Springfield police report that reveals how often, on whom, and what kinds of force were used.

Neosho Police, Highway Patrol investigating use of force incident – Newstalk KZRG

The Neosho Police Department has asked the Missouri State Highway Patrol to investigate a use of force incident that is going viral on Facebook. Read the full statement from Neosho PD below: “On April 22, 2025, an incident involving use of force took place near the intersection of Valley Street and Coler Street in Neosho. Officers from the Neosho Police Department, Newton County Juvenile Office were on scene first, followed by officers from the …

Springfield Police review reflects on rising service demands, force usage  - The Chronicle

SPRINGFIELD – Underlining the complexities of modern policing, the Springfield Police Department presented its comprehensive annual Use of Force Report to the Springfield City Council on Monday. Officials characterized this year’s report as the most “comprehensive” and “nuanced” since the department began systematically compiling this data in 2021.  “These annual reviews are a vital part of how we learn and grow as an agency. They allow us to ev…