Use of Force Investigations

Course Hours: 32.0 Hours

Course Description

An officer-involved use of force incident could unjustly affect an agency's credibility in the community. The Use of of Force Investigations course is an advanced training program for front-line supervisors, Internal Affairs investigators, and/or Command Staff who are likely to perform internal reviews of non-deadly and deadly force incidents in order to present a legally sound, unbiased analysis to determine reasonableness. Focus will be on use of force incidents that occur during initial officer/citizen contacts, in a jail facility, and in a prison setting.  


The program focuses on the legal, operational, and administrative aspects of conducting a successful use of force investigation.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for all local, state, and federal law enforcement front-line supervisors, Internal Affairs investigators, and/or Command Staff who may be responsible for reviewing and evaluating a departmental use of force incident.


This course is pertinent to patrol, jail, and correctional staff.

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
05/06/2024 05/09/2024 Suwanee Police Training Division 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT24381 Register
05/13/2024 05/16/2024 MARTA PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT24403 Register
05/21/2024 05/24/2024 Glynn County Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT24435 Register
07/08/2024 07/11/2024 GPSTC, COLUMBUS 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
07/16/2024 07/19/2024 GPSTC, SAVANNAH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
07/22/2024 07/25/2024 Hahira Police Dept 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
09/09/2024 09/12/2024 Albany Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
10/15/2024 10/18/2024 MARTA PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
11/11/2024 11/14/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
11/18/2024 11/21/2024 Carrollton PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
01/21/2025 01/24/2025 Hinesville Police Dept 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
02/10/2025 02/13/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
05/19/2025 05/22/2025 Bainbridge Public Safety 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
11/03/2025 11/06/2025 Cobb County 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon