Use of Force Training

For Security/Law Enforcement Professional

Duration: 4 hours

$100.00

Fee

Instructor Bio

	Date	Location	Class Size	Class Time	Instructor	Availability

There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.

Description

This 4-hour Use of Force Training course is designed to provide security professionals and law enforcement officers with the legal, ethical, and tactical knowledge required to make sound use-of-force decisions in the field. Participants will explore federal and state laws governing force, learn the principles of the force continuum, review case studies, and engage in scenario-based discussions that emphasize proportionality, necessity, and reasonableness. The course also addresses documentation, liability, and de-escalation techniques to ensure officers and agents perform their duties with professionalism and legal confidence.

Topics Covered

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define the legal standards governing use of force (e.g., Graham v. Connor).

2. Understand the force continuum and when to apply each level of force.

3. Identify methods for de-escalating potentially violent situations.

4. Analyze real-world scenarios to assess appropriate force response.

5. Document use of force incidents properly and professionally.

6. Recognize the consequences of excessive or improper force.

Expectations and Outcomes

Training certificate of Use of Force training.

Types

Church / Business - Safety / Security, Legal Aspects for Use of Force / Avoidance, Security Training & Certification, Seminars / Lectures, Unarmed Security Training

Requirements

Target Audience:

Armed and unarmed security officers

Law enforcement officers

Private investigators

Public safety professionals