Police Training – Use of Force

Use of Force courses help officers and agencies build practical skills aligned with policy and field realities. Sessions are posted by vetted instructors and training companies across the U.S., with open-enrollment and host-agency options. Browse upcoming classes above or search by state. Instructors can post a class to reach thousands of officers every month.

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Force Science

Force Science Certification Course
INSTRUCTOR: Force Science Team
COST: $1695
LENGTH: 4 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ
CATEGORIES: Investigations, Use of Force, Officer Survival
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Force Science Certification Course
Jan 12-15, 2026 (40 hours)
Phoenix, AZ
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Calibre Press

Constitutional Use of Force
INSTRUCTOR: CHIEF STEVE JOHNSON
COST: $219
LENGTH: 1 day (8 hours)
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
CATEGORIES: Use of Force, Interviews
NOTES: Surviving While Approaching People, Buildings & Vehicles Ambush-style attacks on officers are one of the most lethal threats you face today, accounting for 284 officers shot in the last 36 months. These attacks frequently occurred during traffic stops, approaches to a residence/buildings, and interactions with people in your community. In a dynamic threat environment, every response is an Unknown Risk Scenario. Your safety and legal posture hinge on your ability to execute sound tactics flawlessly under extreme pressure. It’s our goal to prepare you to anticipate danger – not react to it. In this extensive, scenario based, two-day course, officers will take a deeper dive into assessing evolving threats, interpreting behavior, communicating effectively and coordinating with cover officers to successfully execute tactical approach and entries in dynamic, high-stress environments. Course topics include: APPROACHING PEOPLE: Priority of Scan: Visually Scouring to Surface Threats Predicting Resistance or Attack Contact/Cover Responsibilities Tactical Talking: How to Get Information Leveraging Time: Realistically Evaluating Urgency Physically and Verbally Controlling a Dangerous Subject APPROACHING BUILDINGS: Choose Your Approach: Standard of Stealth Daytime v. Night-time Considerations Low Light Search Techniques: Headlights, Flashlights, Street & Interior Multi-Officer Approach Tactics Surviving The Moment of Entry APPROACHING VEHICLES: Controlling the Stop Location Utilizing the Protection Your Squad Offers Vehicle Positioning: Thinking Strategically Daytime v. Nighttime Stops Making Contact: Analyzing Driver’s Side, Passenger Side & Call Back
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Constitutional Use of Force
Jan 12, 2026 (8 hours)
San Antonio, TX
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Constitutional Use of Force
INSTRUCTOR: CHIEF STEVE JOHNSON
COST: $199
LENGTH: 1 day (8 hours)
LOCATION: Online Class
CATEGORIES: Use of Force, Tactics
NOTES: This class content will keep up with current Supreme Court decisions and state laws to make sure you know your rights, the limits of force, and how to avoid costly mistakes and legal issues. Delving into The Graham Standard, the 2025 Supreme Court Case Barnes v. Felix and the practical impact it has on officer use of force decisions. We offer in-depth discussions on the conflict and confusion of the Graham Standard and how it impacts Federal Civil Litigation and Criminal Statutes
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Constitutional Use of Force
Jan 15, 2026 (8 hours)
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Force Science

Force Science Certification Course
INSTRUCTOR: Force Science Team
COST: $1695
LENGTH: 4 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Tampa, FL
CATEGORIES: Investigations, Use of Force, Officer Survival
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Force Science Certification Course
Jan 19-22, 2026 (40 hours)
Tampa, FL
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Blue to Gold Training

Real World De-Escalation & Duty to Intervene by Blue to Gold
INSTRUCTOR: Zaki Hazou
COST: $225
LENGTH: 1 day (8 hours)
LOCATION: hilliard, OH
CATEGORIES: Use of Force, De-Escalation, Train the Trainer
CERTIFICATIONS: OPOTA Approved
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Jan 23, 2026 (8 hours)
hilliard, OH
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Human Performance Training and Consulting

Force Encounters Analysis: Understanding Human Performance in Critical Incidents
INSTRUCTOR: James Dickey
COST: $450
LENGTH: 3 days (24 hours)
LOCATION: Imperial, CA
CATEGORIES: Use of Force, Investigations, Leadership
CERTIFICATIONS: California POST and STC Certified
NOTES: Force Encounters Analysis is a dynamic, participant-centered 24-hour course designed to present the most current, unbiased scientific evidence about officer-involved use of force. Our curriculum helps law enforcement professionals apply ground-breaking concepts revealed through human performance research to the following areas: - Performance under stress - Body-worn cameras and other video evidence - Effective de-escalation - Naturalistic decision-making - Neurophysiology of the stress response - Consequences of fatigue - Memory failures - Understanding reaction time This training offers an education in human performance derived from over 100 years of science and research. It provides the tools necessary for law enforcement professionals to improve performance and decrease agency liability through pre-incident risk management and post-incident forensic findings. Without question, our training can help save lives (officer and civilian) and reduce the risk of officers being exposed to criminal liability for simply trying to do their job in today’s environment! The tangible results of our training include: - Skills to enhance officer safety, - Improved decision-making abilities in time-compressed situations, - Effective, informed, and unbiased force investigations, - Training programs informed by human factor science - Enhanced officer wellness (short and long-term) Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989), provides the evaluative standard for use of force. The court decided force should be judged, in part, on the perceptions of an objectively reasonable officer given the totality of the circumstances. Human factors science provides vital information concerning the capabilities and limitations of human beings in environments which are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving. Given the fact Graham is under attack in many states, Force Encounters Analysis will add vital information to the discussion when answering the question – WHAT IS REASONABLE?
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Force Encounters Analysis: Understanding ...
Jan 26-28, 2026 (24 hours)
Imperial, CA
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Public Agency Training Council

Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Kollar
COST: $675
LENGTH: 5 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Denton, TX
CATEGORIES: Use of Force
NOTES: It is the purpose of this in-depth course to examine the investigative best practices for the modern world, providing a standardized and systematic approach to use-of-force investigations. An investigative model specific to use-of-force and officer-involved shooting incidents is presented, including example checklists, templates, forms, reports and policies that can be put to immediate use by your agency.
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Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
Feb 2-6, 2026 (40 hours)
Denton, TX
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Force Science

Force Science Certification Course
INSTRUCTOR: Force Science Team
COST: $1695
LENGTH: 4 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV
CATEGORIES: Investigations, Use of Force, Officer Survival
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Force Science Certification Course
Feb 9-12, 2026 (40 hours)
Las Vegas, NV
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Force Encounters: Investigation Fundamentals, Decision-Making, and Human Performance
INSTRUCTOR: Force Science Team
COST: $495
LENGTH: 2 days (16 hours)
LOCATION: Waukesha, WI
CATEGORIES: Investigations, Use of Force, Firearms
CERTIFICATIONS: IADLEST-Nationally Certified Training
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Force Encounters: Investigation Fundament...
Feb 18-19, 2026 (16 hours)
Waukesha, WI
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Human Performance Training and Consulting

Force Encounters Analysis: Understanding Human Performance in Critical Incidents
INSTRUCTOR: James Dickey
COST: $450
LENGTH: 3 days (24 hours)
LOCATION: Corona, CA
CATEGORIES: Use of Force, Investigations, Leadership
CERTIFICATIONS: California POST and STC Certified
NOTES: Force Encounters Analysis is a dynamic, participant-centered 24-hour course designed to present the most current, unbiased scientific evidence about officer-involved use of force. Our curriculum helps law enforcement professionals apply ground-breaking concepts revealed through human performance research to the following areas: - Performance under stress - Body-worn cameras and other video evidence - Effective de-escalation - Naturalistic decision-making - Neurophysiology of the stress response - Consequences of fatigue - Memory failures - Understanding reaction time This training offers an education in human performance derived from over 100 years of science and research. It provides the tools necessary for law enforcement professionals to improve performance and decrease agency liability through pre-incident risk management and post-incident forensic findings. Without question, our training can help save lives (officer and civilian) and reduce the risk of officers being exposed to criminal liability for simply trying to do their job in today’s environment! The tangible results of our training include: - Skills to enhance officer safety, - Improved decision-making abilities in time-compressed situations, - Effective, informed, and unbiased force investigations, - Training programs informed by human factor science - Enhanced officer wellness (short and long-term) Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989), provides the evaluative standard for use of force. The court decided force should be judged, in part, on the perceptions of an objectively reasonable officer given the totality of the circumstances. Human factors science provides vital information concerning the capabilities and limitations of human beings in environments which are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving. Given the fact Graham is under attack in many states, Force Encounters Analysis will add vital information to the discussion when answering the question – WHAT IS REASONABLE?
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Force Encounters Analysis: Understanding ...
Feb 23-25, 2026 (24 hours)
Corona, CA
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Public Agency Training Council

Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Kollar
COST: $675
LENGTH: 5 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Pocatello, ID
CATEGORIES: Use of Force
NOTES: It is the purpose of this in-depth course to examine the investigative best practices for the modern world, providing a standardized and systematic approach to use-of-force investigations. An investigative model specific to use-of-force and officer-involved shooting incidents is presented, including example checklists, templates, forms, reports and policies that can be put to immediate use by your agency.
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Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
Feb 23-27, 2026 (40 hours)
Pocatello, ID
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Force Encounters: Investigation Fundamentals, Decision-Making, and Human Performance
INSTRUCTOR: Force Science Team
COST: $495
LENGTH: 2 days (16 hours)
LOCATION: Grapevine, TX
CATEGORIES: Investigations, Use of Force, Firearms
CERTIFICATIONS: IADLEST-Nationally Certified Training
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Force Encounters: Investigation Fundament...
Feb 24-25, 2026 (16 hours)
Grapevine, TX
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Constitutional Use of Force
INSTRUCTOR: CHIEF STEVE JOHNSON
COST: $219
LENGTH: 1 day (8 hours)
LOCATION: Modesto, CA
CATEGORIES: Use of Force, Tactics
NOTES: This class will teach you to assess incomplete information, identify key decision points, think critically and make sound tactical and ethical decisions in the face of uncertainty. This is not only designed for the first supervisor on scene, but also any first arriving officer faced with the reality of making life-threatening decisions for themselves and others
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Constitutional Use of Force
Feb 24, 2026 (8 hours)
Modesto, CA
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Force Science

Force Science Certification Course
INSTRUCTOR: Force Science Team
COST: $1695
LENGTH: 4 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Columbia, SC
CATEGORIES: Investigations, Use of Force, Officer Survival
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Force Science Certification Course
Mar 2-5, 2026 (40 hours)
Columbia, SC
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Public Agency Training Council

Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Kollar
COST: $675
LENGTH: 5 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Alexandria, VA
CATEGORIES: Use of Force
NOTES: It is the purpose of this in-depth course to examine the investigative best practices for the modern world, providing a standardized and systematic approach to use-of-force investigations. An investigative model specific to use-of-force and officer-involved shooting incidents is presented, including example checklists, templates, forms, reports and policies that can be put to immediate use by your agency.
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Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
Mar 9-13, 2026 (40 hours)
Alexandria, VA
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Force Encounters: Investigation Fundamentals, Decision-Making, and Human Performance
INSTRUCTOR: Force Science Team
COST: $495
LENGTH: 2 days (16 hours)
LOCATION: Peoria, IL
CATEGORIES: Investigations, Use of Force, Firearms
CERTIFICATIONS: IADLEST-Nationally Certified Training
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Force Encounters: Investigation Fundament...
Mar 25-26, 2026 (16 hours)
Peoria, IL
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Public Agency Training Council

Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Kollar
COST: $675
LENGTH: 5 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Durango, CO
CATEGORIES: Use of Force
NOTES: It is the purpose of this in-depth course to examine the investigative best practices for the modern world, providing a standardized and systematic approach to use-of-force investigations. An investigative model specific to use-of-force and officer-involved shooting incidents is presented, including example checklists, templates, forms, reports and policies that can be put to immediate use by your agency.
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Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
Apr 6-10, 2026 (40 hours)
Durango, CO
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Force Science

Force Science Certification Course
INSTRUCTOR: Force Science Team
COST: $1695
LENGTH: 4 days (40 hours)
LOCATION: Des Plaines, IL
CATEGORIES: Investigations, Use of Force, Officer Survival
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Force Science Certification Course
Apr 13-16, 2026 (40 hours)
Des Plaines, IL
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Bloodgood Law Enforcement Training Group

2026 Bloodgood Law Enforcement Training Group Conference
INSTRUCTOR: Capt. Allen Bloodgood
COST: $495
LENGTH: 3 days (24 hours)
LOCATION: Other
CATEGORIES: Case Law, Legal, Use of Force
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2026 Bloodgood Law Enforcement Training G...
Apr 14-16, 2026 (24 hours)
Atlantic City, NJ
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Use of Force Training

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Force Science Certification Course
	Jan 12-15, 2026 (40 hours) Phoenix, AZ Details

Constitutional Use of Force
	Jan 12, 2026 (8 hours) San Antonio, TX Details

Constitutional Use of Force
	Jan 15, 2026 (8 hours) Online Event Details

Force Science Certification Course
	Jan 19-22, 2026 (40 hours) Tampa, FL Details

Real World De-Escalation & Duty to In...
	Jan 23, 2026 (8 hours) hilliard, OH Details

Force Encounters Analysis: Understanding ...
	Jan 26-28, 2026 (24 hours) Imperial, CA Details

Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
	Feb 2-6, 2026 (40 hours) Denton, TX Details

Force Science Certification Course
	Feb 9-12, 2026 (40 hours) Las Vegas, NV Details

Force Encounters: Investigation Fundament...
	Feb 18-19, 2026 (16 hours) Waukesha, WI Details

Force Encounters Analysis: Understanding ...
	Feb 23-25, 2026 (24 hours) Corona, CA Details

Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
	Feb 23-27, 2026 (40 hours) Pocatello, ID Details

Force Encounters: Investigation Fundament...
	Feb 24-25, 2026 (16 hours) Grapevine, TX Details

Constitutional Use of Force
	Feb 24, 2026 (8 hours) Modesto, CA Details

Force Science Certification Course
	Mar 2-5, 2026 (40 hours) Columbia, SC Details

Constitutional Use of Force
	Mar 5, 2026 (8 hours) Online Event Details

Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
	Mar 9-13, 2026 (40 hours) Alexandria, VA Details

Force Encounters: Investigation Fundament...
	Mar 25-26, 2026 (16 hours) Peoria, IL Details

Officer-Involved Shooting and Use-of-Force
	Apr 6-10, 2026 (40 hours) Durango, CO Details

Force Science Certification Course
	Apr 13-16, 2026 (40 hours) Des Plaines, IL Details

2026 Bloodgood Law Enforcement Training G...
	Apr 14-16, 2026 (24 hours) Atlantic City, NJ Details