Members of law enforcement forces undergo several trainings on self-defense, and first-aid techniques before they are immersed to actual operations. Besides self-defense workshops, law enforcers are also oriented on the proper usage of less lethal weapons like stun guns, tasers, expandable or telescopic steel batons and related weapons. Although they are well-trained to guns and ammunitions, both the military and the police force are adapting the use of less lethal weapons to lessen casualties and avoid fatalities in their operations.

Even though there are still controversies and criticisms regarding the use of less lethal weapons particularly the tasers it became an alternative for the police force and the military force in their covert or tactical operations. Other less lethal weapons used include firearm rounds, paintball guns, dart guns, tear gas, pepper sprays, skunk (scent-based weapon) and the controversial electroshock weapons commonly known for its brand Taser.