TOPIC: The goal of this course is to enhance student knowledge and confidence concerning Use of Force issues.
The class is designed to help students develop a positive pre-use of force mindset and to look at use of force incidents as the courts do.
The course also emphasizes the importance of escalation and de-escalation methods, as well as the importance of proper report writing after a use of force encounter.
Subjects will include:
- Understanding how force is evaluated by the courts and the importance of articulation.
- Video analysis
- Use of Force documentation
- Review of current and relevant Case Laws
- Understanding pre-assault indicators and behaviors
- Investigation of a force incident from a Sergeant’s perspective
- Civil liability
INSTRUCTOR: Todd Markley is a retired 28 year veteran of the Arlington County Virginia Police Department. He is an expert on police related skills pertaining to Use of Force, Defensive Tactics, Firearms and Officer Safety issues. He has experience as a Patrol Officer, a Patrol Crime Scene Technician and as a Patrol Sergeant. Todd is a Certified Instructor with the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy as a Use of Force Expert. At the present time, he is a supervisor at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy and is responsible for all use of force training to include designing lesson plans to teach use of force law, scenario based training exercises and evaluating Recruits on performance testing.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All members of the criminal justice community (sworn or non-sworn).
DATES & TIMES:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – Class starts at 8:00 AM Sharp – ends at 5:00 PM (Local Time)
COST: $224.00 per person (Plus $3 Eventbrite Fee + Credit Card Fee if applicable)
LOCATION:
Watertown Police Department
552 Main St.
Watertown, MA 02472
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• Check made payable to: TRAINING FORCE USA
7769 McClure Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Purchase Order
• Credit Card payment made online
Cancellations and Substitutions:
• Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course.
Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment. At the discretion of Training Force USA, credit for the amount paid may be issued toward a future course.
• Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.
QUESTIONS: Phone: 850-556-4544 E-mail: co*******@tr**************.com
