Decision Making: The Foundation of Reasonable Force

Certification

This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Training Mandates

This course meets state guidelines for the following mandated subject areas:

• Use of Force  (annual)
• Civil Rights  (every 3 yrs.)
• Constitutional & Proper Use of Authority  (every 3 yrs.)
• Procedural Justice  (every 3 yrs.)

Description

Few topics in law enforcement cause more public scrutiny than police use of force. This evidence-based course examines the factors affecting decision making under stress and provides practical tools to make reasonable use of force decisions, while simultaneously increasing officer safety. Program instruction will include guided discussion, case studies, and analysis of contemporary events.

Topics

• Current Use of Force Trends
• Legal Foundations of Reasonable Force
• The Science of Human Performance and Decision Making
• Enhancing Situational Awareness
• Behavior Threat Analysis
• Improving Decision Making Under Stress
• Countering the “Culture of Speed”
• Training Tips for Officer Safety
• Report Writing:  Can You Articulate?
• Preparing for the Aftermath of Force Incidents

Instructor