Use of Force and Decision Making

Everyday, law enforcement officers make decisions in the course of their duties.  When use of force is necessary, officers must know when and why they may implement certain levels of force and employ physical controls, weapons and tactics.  This eight hour course will look at the use of force continuum, applicable laws and legal decisions.  Some class time will be spent on the range where force on force and live fire exercises will be instructed.  Upon completion of this course of training, students will understand the fundamentals of MCOLES use of force continuum and key legislative rulings defining law enforcement use of force.  Students will have experienced the dynamics of confrontation in force on force and live fire exercises.  Students will meet the MCOLES annual requirement in firearms qualification.

Course Date:    August 19, 2009

Course Time:    8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Course Location:    Delta College

Course Fee:    Non-Consortium:    $85.00 per person

                     Delta College Consortium Members:    $0.00 per person

Course Instructor:    Thomas J. Royal II, Instructor Trainer, Tactical Weapons Instructor

Equipment:    50 rounds of pistol ammunition; three (3) ammo magazines; duty belt; holster and pistol; eye and ear protection; baseball style cap; department approved less than lethal weapons, ie. (chemical spray, baton, Taser holster); handcuffs; and flashlight.

MCOLES Approved

Registration Deadline:    August 12, 2009