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
10/15/2024 10/18/2024 MARTA PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT24888 Register
11/11/2024 11/14/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAA24947 Register
11/18/2024 11/21/2024 Carrollton PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT24968 Register
01/21/2025 01/24/2025 Hinesville Police Dept 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
02/04/2025 02/07/2025 Union County SO 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
05/13/2025 05/16/2025 MARTA PD 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
05/20/2025 05/23/2025 Atlanta PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
05/27/2025 05/30/2025 Griffin PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
06/03/2025 06/06/2025 Paulding Co SO 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
07/07/2025 07/10/2025 Dougherty County Sheriffs Office - Albany Fire Training Center 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
07/28/2025 07/31/2025 Carrollton PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
09/02/2025 09/05/2025 Dougherty County Sheriffs Office - Albany Fire Training Center 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
09/16/2025 09/19/2025 Georgia World Congress Center 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
10/06/2025 10/09/2025 Dalton PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
10/07/2025 10/10/2025 Atlanta PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
10/28/2025 10/31/2025 MARTA PD 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