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Good tactics are vital to law enforcement officers in their efforts to keep our communities safe, but they are just the beginning.ย This course will provide officers with a greater understanding of use of force case law, allowing them to more effectively recognize the legally-significant factors present whenย respondingย toย resistance.ย After taking this class, attendees will also better comprehend the impact of stress on human performance, and both the value and limitations of body-worn cameras.
Whether you are a patrol officer, a detective, a supervisor, a prosecutor, or part of your agency’s leadership, understanding the legal realities of use of force is integral to modern policing.ย A superior knowledge of the law will reduce use of force incidents and decrease liability for your agency, empowering officers to provide the highest level of service to their citizenry.
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Course Introduction
Legal Fundamentals
Golden Rules of Use of Force
Two Forms of Compliance
What is a seizure under the Fourth Amendment?
Qualified Immunity
Affirmative Duty to Protect Individuals
The Reasonableness of Use of Force
Inconsistent Applications of Force by Officers Present
Reasonable Post-Seizure Care
Policy Violations and Objective Reasonableness
Scenarios
John Wiehn is an Attorney and Senior Legal Instructor with Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training. John has been training law enforcement officers for over a decade; he is committed to increasing officersโ safety through their understanding of case law and its real-world application. Johnโs professional endeavors have provided him the opportunity to learn with thousands of officers across the nation.
Before teaching search and seizure full-time, John was a Certified Peace Officer in the State of Arizona. His assignments included Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator, SWAT Less-Lethal Senior Grenadier, and Patrol Sergeant.
Johnโs education includes undergraduate degrees from the University of Arizona. He graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California, where he also received a Certificate at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, and is a practicing member of the Arizona State Bar.
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