Managing Force and Control

This course is intended for agency executives, command staff and supervisory personnel, however, line personnel will benefit from attendance as well.

This course explores management aspects of use of force and control by law enforcement personnel.  Courts have held that departments must supervise, direct and manage the use of force by officers.  This includes development of sound policies and procedures, accompanied by thorough training, and followed by supervisory oversight.  In order to facilitate this management and supervision, departments require adequate planning and preparation.  This course will assist departments in developing the means to adequately manage, direct, and supervise all aspects of use of force and control.

Specific items to be discussed include:

• the analysis of use of force and control training needs;

• development of written policy and procedure documents;

• development and implementation of a written use of force plan;

• implementation of control mechanisms;

• development of an incident review committee;

• methods of use of force training delivery;

• construction of written and practical testing instruments;

• officer safety;

• development and use of a Force & Control Continuum;

• use of force risk management techniques;

• inclusion of pursuit driving as a means of force and control.

The format for this class is essentially classroom lecture and discussion, with small group exercises.  Class participants should bring any departmental use of force and control documentation (policies, procedures, etc.) with them to class.

* Lunch & refreshments are generally included in the price, depending on host

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This course is taught by veteran instructor Steve Ashley.