Use of Force Fundamentals

Course Hours: 16.0 Hours

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the student with key concepts of use of force and de-escalation, police legitimacy, procedural justice and community relations training.  This course provides scenario-based training that allows students an opportunity to utilize the techniques taught.  


Upon completion, this course will satisfy a portion of the mandatory Governor's Initiative training (use of force, de-escalation, community policing).

Prerequisites

Students must be employed and sworn by a local, state, or federal agency.

Who Should Attend

This training is designed for law enforcement officers who are in direct contact with the public. 

Special Notes

Student must bring duty gear (minus firearm, ammo, OC spray, baton, TASER), training uniform, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
02/24/2025 02/25/2025 Bainbridge Public Safety 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25122 Register
04/28/2025 04/29/2025 Waycross PD (training site) 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25255 Register
04/30/2025 05/01/2025 Waycross PD (training site) 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25262 Register
06/09/2025 06/10/2025 Waycross PD (training site) 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
06/11/2025 06/12/2025 Waycross PD (training site) 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon