Use of Force Review & Instructor Courses 

Is your agency ready to protect itself from civil litigation, public scrutiny and image management issues that stem from Use of Force incidents?  Our two courses in Use of Force are designed to provide officers of all ranks with the skills, knowledge and ability to protect themselves, their officers, and their agencies against lawsuits that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars or more! Read below about our programs and how they can assist you protecting yourself against civil litigation!

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Jim Harris
J. Harris Academy of Police Training
732-684-1644
policetraining@verizon.net

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Effective Review of Use of Force Incidents Courses:


Use of Force Instructor Certification Programs:

Course #1: Effective Review of Use of Force Incidents

 Only $125.00 per attendee

 This one-day program is designed for All Ranks!  It provides an overview of how everyone in the agency needs to guard against lawsuits by correctly documenting and effectively reviewing an officer's use of force in the field. Attendees will learn what is necessary for officer's to document, first-line supervisors will understand their role in the initial review of the incident, shift commanders will know their role in continued supervision and training, Internal Affairs professionals will fully understand their role in quality control and handling of in-depth reviews on an agency basis. And Command Staff will understand their role in shaping the narrative after Use of Force Incidents.  

Police agencies should not just provide an indepth review of serious use of force incidents only.  Effective review for all incidents involving force will assist an agency with proper training of officers and protecting the officers and organization from issues.

This one-day course will focus on:

  • Understanding the Best Practices Regarding Use of Force
  • Current Standards According to Case Law
  • Effective Review of Video Evidence
  • Reporting Writing & Review
  • Incorporating Lessons Learned into Agency Training
  • Supervisory Responsibilities (All Ranks)
  • Internal Affairs Responsibilities
  • Public Records Management
  • Image Management & Maintenance
  • And More...

Course #2: Use of Force Instructor's Certification Program

 Only $249.00 per attendee

 This two-day program is designed to provide use of force instructors, training officers, internal affairs personnel and other key players of your team in the most up-to-date skills, knowledge and ability regarding use of force training. Attendees will learn what is necessary to train their staff in accordance with "best practices" of our profession.  

This two-day course will focus on:

  • Development of Quality Use of Force Training Programs
  • Application of Use of Force through Case Studies
  • The Role of the Instructor in Use of Force Review
  • Physiological Effects of Use of Force Incidents
  • Proper Documentation of Use of Force Incidents
  • Incorporating Lessons Learned into Agency Training
  • Supreme Court & Circuit Court of Appeals Case Law & The Impact it has on Use of Force
  • Image Management before and after Use of Force Incidents
  • Preparing for the Lawsuit & the Instructor's Role
  • And More...