Name: Use of Force (Level 1): Law Enforcement Essentials
Start: 2026-03-23T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-23T00:00:00-07:00
Location: Wayne, NJ
Rating: 4.8

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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William Carroll

NJ · Attended 4/21/2025

Great instructor

Cortney Halaycio

NJ · Attended 4/21/2025

The Use of Force: Level 1 course was highly informative. The content is presented in a manner that is easily digestible and engaging. The mixture of lecture, videos, and classroom discussion reinforces the material. I highly recommend this course for all law enforcement.

Christopher Scheper

NJ · Attended 4/21/2025

Very informative and beneficial

Conrad Jimenez

NJ · Attended 4/21/2025

Excellent class. The instructor was very knowledgeable.