The duty knife is a versatile tool carried by many officers for use as a general utility device and, in extreme circumstances, as a backup weapon. This course,
Law Enforcement Duty Knife – Operator, will offer specific training on when and how to use a duty knife.
Instructors will discuss why an officer should carry a duty knife, when and how to use the tool, and how to document when it is used. A variety of brands and types of duty knives are sold. This course will cover what to look for in the tool so officers can choose one that best fits their needs.
Class participants will discuss:
- Constitutional use-of-force standards.
- Selection of a law enforcement duty knife.
- Carry and deployment options.
- Principles of evidence collection, rescue, and self-protection.
- Critical injury and first aid.
Officers who want a full day of duty knife training can sign up for the one-day operator course. Officers who want to serve as instructors in their agencies should sign up for the two-day instructor course, so they can build department-specific training.
May 15, 2018
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
OPOTA Main Campus
1650 State Route 56 SW
London, OH
$115 |
Sept. 20, 2018
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Sept. 6, 2018
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
OPOTA Richfield Campus
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, OH
$100 |
Nov. 15, 2018
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |