Use of Force (Level 1): Law Enforcement Essentials

Wayne, NJ · Mar 23, 2026 · 8 hours · $249

Instructor

Jim Harris, et al

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Description

A must-attend foundation course for every officer. This one-day program goes beyond policy and state mandates to explore why force is applied, when it is justified, and how decisions in the moment impact officers, agencies, and communities. Participants will gain clarity on the legal and tactical principles that drive proper decision-making under stress.

Topics Include:

Core case law and legal standards
Threat recognition and tactical judgment
Identifying escalation and de-escalation opportunities
Duty to Intervene: proactive strategies
After-incident medical and officer care
“Next Level” documentation and report writing

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Reviews for this course

4.8/5.0 (28 reviews)
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Freddy Au-Castillo
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Great Instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael McCabe
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Great class , knowledgeable instructors.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael McCabe
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Class was very knowledgeable for any future supervisor.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Farrell
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Very good course especially for front line supervisors.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shawn Bruton
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Excellent overview of UOF

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle Messick
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Great content and instructor. Recommend for officers of any rank

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mark Bristow
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Excellent course.

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Vince Doell
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Very knowledgeable

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Yvette Truitt
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Very informative course, the instructor made the material easy to digest. He was able to keep the audience engaged.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Thomas Septak
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Excellent class so far. Valuable material as a frontline supervisor

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Benjamin Miller
NJ · Attended 6/2/2025

Instructor is highly educated and versed in the subject. His humor paired with such makes for a positive learning experience.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sean McMahon
NJ · Attended 4/21/2025

Very good class with a lot of information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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