Added January 15, 2026

Use of Force (Level 3): Meaningful Reviews & Organizational “Best Practices”

Howell, MI · Apr 23, 2026 · 8 hours · $249.00

Instructor

Jim Harris, et al

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Description

This course brings a strategic focus to the review and improvement process following force incidents. It equips leaders with the tools to turn each event into an opportunity for organizational learning, risk reduction, and cultural improvement.

Topics Include:

Conducting “meaningful” post-incident reviews
Officer debriefs and developmental feedback
Turning lessons learned into actionable training
Updating policy and retraining for improvement
Managing litigation and liability
Building a forward-thinking, learning organization

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Reviews for this course

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Michael Farrell
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Really great class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Neil Nelson
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

The material covered in this class is extremely important for all LEO administrations and full of eye opening topics that could be easily overlooked. I left this course with a better understanding of how to set up our officers for success.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Yvette Truitt
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Great course knowledgeable instructor

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Thomas Septak
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Excellent training it is a must have for any supervisor

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle Messick
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Highly recommend for supervisors and command

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Mark Bristow
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Excellent course

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Vince Doell
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Very knowledge kept everyone's attention

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shawn Bruton
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Excellent class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Benjamin Miller
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Instructor is well versed in UOF and critical incidents. He's well versed in all aspects of law, policy, and tactics for a holistic and comprehensive training opportunity.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle Roscoe
NJ · Attended 6/4/2025

Good course. Properly taught AG’s use of force policy. Was able to give in-site on handle a use of force as a frontline supervisor.

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

Again as in day 1, very good information and responsibilities for front line supervisors

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Kelly
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Raymond Cassella
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Very informative class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lucas Abreu-Espinal
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Instructor gave a lot of information on current events and various studies that put the course into a different and new perspective.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dennis Miller
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Colin is clearly a subject matter expert and provides valuable lessons based on real life experience. This course should be mandatory for all supervisors.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Lopez
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Information not readily available or practically taught at your specific agency was delivered with real world examples!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael DeBari
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Instructor has great knowledge of the subject matter

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Ferraro
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Necessary course for any command level officers responsible for meaning reviews.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eric Stabinski
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Excellent class that covered common concerns.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christina Liptak
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Thank you

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Darren Kester
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Great Class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gene Hayes
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Great class. Instructors were extremely knowledgeable.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Augusto A Same
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Great course

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Cody Condello
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Course is informal and the instructors go into great depth about the information provided.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Avoletta
NJ · Attended 4/23/2025

Great course

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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