Law enforcement officers often have only seconds to decide whether to use force, what type of force to use, and how much. A decision made in seconds can have an impact that will last years. And the force used can have repercussions on the suspect, the officer, the department, and the community. Even if the officer’s force is later determined to be reasonable by the department, the officer may face civil liability in state or federal court.
The Use of Force: Liability and Standards class is designed to educate officers on legal standards for using force. During the morning session, officers will learn about cases that courts use to guide their decisions on whether an officer’s use of force is constitutional. In the afternoon, students will have a chance to put their learning to practical use. Each student will run through several scenarios with a state-of-the-art use-of-force simulator. Afterward, students will discuss their use of force with instructors and colleagues.
London class:
Aug. 6, 2018
OPOTA London
1650 State Route 56 SW
London, Ohio 43140
Cost: $115
Richfield class:
Nov. 30, 2018
OPOTA Richfield
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, Ohio 44268
Cost: $100
Additional details and other legal course offerings are available in the OPOTA
course catalog.