The Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training unit has a goal of creating officers who are confident in their knowledge of the law and equally as confident in their skill. During a moment requiring a response to resistance, officers must know that they are making the right decision in accordance with case law and state law, while also possessing the proper skill set to control suspects using objectively reasonable force.
This unit also develops courses that prepare law enforcement officers for the challenging physical requirements of the profession. Ranging from beginner to advanced, the practical, hands-on courses that the Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training unit delivers teach officers the importance of physical fitness and learning the defensive and survival tactics that will ensure a safe approach to the job.
