Use of Force

1. The 2009 Summit on The Use of Force in Law 7–8, 2009 | Washington, DC
July
Enforcement
Optional Post-Conference Workshop: July 9, 2009
Safe on the Streets: Defensive Tactics for Law
Develop and Execute Proven Policies and Procedures for Use of Force in Your Agency
You Will Learn to:
Examine the Use of Lethal and Non-Lethal Forces Implement Practices to Improve Officer Safety in the Line of Duty
Determine the role TASER and other less lethal technologies Develop tactics to ensure officer safety during high-risk and
volatile confrontations
play in use of force incidents
Understand and Comply with Use of Force Policies
Learn the Legal Ramifications and Liabilities Surrounding
and Procedures
Use of Force
Learn the latest policy trends under federal, state and
Educate your officers on potential liability risks and
local jurisdictions
implement force reporting procedures and protocols
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2. The 2009 Summit on The Use of Force in Law Enforcement
Who Day One: July 7, 2009
Should Attend:
8:30
Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00
Keynote Address
• Police Chiefs Protect and Serve: The Legal Standards of Use of Force
Law enforcement use of force is a required field of learning for all law enforcement agen-
• Deputy Chiefs
cies. Today, court decisions, state and federal mandates, and tort reforms shape law across
the nation. Study the landmark cases of Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner and
• Training Managers explore more recent cases in a variety of categories, such as handcuffing and use of less-
than-lethal devices. During this in-depth keynote you will learn to:
• Training Instructors • Interpret the constitutional legal standards in use of force policy
• Weigh the circumstances of an officer’s use of force on the job
• Department Administrators • Determine the place of policy, including the Graham standard in today’s legal landscape
J. Michael McGuinness
• City Managers The McGuinness Law Firm
• Elected Officials
10:30
• City and County Attorneys Break & Refreshments
• Police Legal Advisers 10:45
Assess Liability in Use of Force Incidents
• Risk Managers In law enforcement, police administrators and command staff must constantly focus on the
threat of civil liability. Today, lawsuits question whether a law enforcement agency has
responsibly planned and managed a broad array of operational and administrative dynam-
• Professional Standards Staff
ics. The agency’s written policies are challenged and its programs of training, supervision,
and discipline are closely scrutinized. Supervisory liability, liability for negligent training and
… and anyone involved municipal liability can quickly follow from this scrutiny.
in Use of Force for law
• Study responsible, systematic planning and administration to minimize officer mistakes
enforcement and misconduct
• Decrease the threat of supervisory and municipal liability
Steve Ashley, MS, MLS, ARM
Police Policy Studies Council
12:00
Lunch Break
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3. The 2009 Summit on The Use of Force in Law Enforcement
Reasons Day One, Continued: July 7, 2009
to Attend: 1:00
Define Use of Force for Law Enforcement Professionals
Modern law enforcement is one of the most widely misunderstood professions, both internally
and externally. While much of this is caused by television and movies, we in law enforce-
ment are also to blame. Frequently we use terminology casually and without regard to pos-
1. Balance Your Use of
sible negative perceptions. Positive community relations are not possible in an environment
Force Policy with the of mistrust and misunderstanding. In this session, participants will discuss:
Legal Landscape of Your • Commonly misused law enforcement terms and the problems they create from community
Jurisdiction relations and legal defensibility perspectives
• The power of proper documentation and positive personal interaction with members of the
media and the community
2. Identify and Implement
Steve Ashley, MS, MLS, ARM
the Standards of Force
Police Policy Studies Council
Reporting at Your Agency
2:30
3. Maintain and Improve Break & Refreshments
Officer Safety on the Job
2:45
Understand Force Reporting for Risk Mitigation
4. Create a Use of Force
A key phase in controlling law enforcement risk management involves officers reporting of
Strategy that Best Fits Your
their uses of force. Understanding the standards of force, knowing the pitfalls force report-
Department’s Needs ing, considering officers’ limitations and learning from past mistakes all play a critical role in
managing the risks associated with officers’ use of force reporting.
5. Determine the Appropriate • Investigate the standards related to force reporting
• Implement a reporting plan that is complies with reporting standards
Use of Less Lethal
Harvey V. Hedden
Technologies such as
Deputy Executive Director
TASER and other Less
International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
Lethal Technology
4:15
Adjourn
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4. The 2009 Summit on The Use of Force in Law Enforcement
Day Two: July 8, 2009
8:30 12:00
Continental Breakfast Lunch Break
9:00 1:00
Keynote Address Survive the Nightshift
The Great Debate: TASER and Other Less Lethal Officers on patrol encounter numerous scenarios during every shift,
Devices…Are They Helping of Hurting? some they can prepare for, but many that must be met with quick
thinking. Violent encounters reported during the “nightshift” are often
The TASER is a handgun-sized weapon that can deliver 50,000 volts
the most dangerous.
to an unruly suspect from up to 18 feet away. The risk of severe or
life-threatening injuries is extremely low. Discover the legal landscape • Identify safety techniques through the use of low-light policing
for TASER use, explore the facts and determine if the TASER will have and other safety tactics
a place in your arsenal. This session will also address the use of • Discuss the specialization surrounding low-light policing
other options such as pepper spray, mace, and stun guns and what and training
the future holds for these less lethal options. In this informative keynote
Tom Aveni
address you will learn to:
Police Policy Studies Council
• Identify the benefits of adding less lethal weapons to your
officers’ arsenal
2:30
• Examine the current legal precedent for the use TASER and less Break & Refreshments
lethal devices
• Dispel common myths and misconceptions surrounding incidents
2:45
involving less lethal devices
Discuss the Use of Deadly Force
Steve Ashley, MS, MLS, ARM
In many urban and suburban settings, the police use of deadly force
Police Policy Studies Council
remains an incendiary issue. Current analysis suggests that police are
shooting unarmed suspects almost as frequent as they did prior to the
landmark Tennessee v. Garner decision. Are there critical policy and
10:30
training issues that agencies are overlooking? And, are there training
Break & Refreshments
practices that seem to substantially correlate with misapplications of
deadly force?
10:45
• Take a critical look at deadly force issues making
Maintain Officer Safety On and Off the Job today’s headlines
Officer safety in the field is of great importance and often an • Assess the use of deadly force situations in your jurisdiction and
overlooked subject. Determine ways to increase officer safety by determine how these cases may impact your policy
learning the necessary skills to recognize dangerous offenders.
Tom Aveni
Also identify techniques that will maximize officer safety during the
Police Policy Studies Council
interview and interrogation process. The session will:
• Equip you will best practices for officer safety and survival
4:15
• Address legal issues associated with officer safety techniques Conference Adjourns
Kevin Stephens
Academy Staff, Training Bureau
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
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5. The 2009 Summit on The Use of Force in Law Enforcement
Post-Conference Workshops are practical, supplementary application sessions
which incorporate and review tools, techniques and methods presented during the
event. Participants will obtain a further understanding of how to use newly acquire
tools and cutting-edge strategies to aftercare coordination and collaboration.
Through group exercises and scenario-based learning, you’ll walk away with
the expertise and resources needed for immediate and practical application.
Enrollment space is limited, so registered today to reserve your place.
“The information Post-Conference Workshop: July 9, 2009
presented will be 8:30
applied to my Workshop Registration & Continental Breakfast
department and 9:00-12:00
Workshop
our review of Safe on the Streets: Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement Survival
incidents.” Academy training provides limited training on the importance of defensive tactics on the job.
It is also difficult to implement tactics in the middle of a high-impact situation. In this interac-
tive workshop, develop the skills necessary to approach and control every situation. Develop
Tony Nares, Commander
the ability to outmaneuver any subject with simple and effective defensive tactics that can be
San Diego Sheriff’s Department
used in a variety of situations. This interactive workshop will cover:
• The latest training trends and identify which are best for your agency
• Develop preventative safety tactics to integrate into use of force situations including the
use of Tactical Communication from the Verbal Judo Institute for threat assessment, deci-
sion making and the best non-escalation, de-escalation, and debriefing communication
tactics
• Gather information about proper procedure and execution within your jurisdiction based
on the time-tested, court defensible Street Survival Seminar Series report writing and
testifying tactics and strategies
• Improve defensive readiness for front-line officers through the use of Adult Learning and
Isolation Exercises utilizing the Purposeful Development Performance Training Method
• Learn from real world examples about implementing tactics on the job from the files of
PoliceOne – what is happening today on the streets and what officers are doing that
works to keep them physically, legally, and psychologically safe
Gary T. Klugiewicz
Director of Training
PoliceOne Training Network
Praetorian Group, Inc.
12:00
Workshop Adjourns
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6. The 2009 Summit on The Use of Force in Law Enforcement
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8. The 2009 Summit on The Use of Force in Law Enforcement
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The 2009 Summit on The Use of Force in Law Enforcement will be hosted at The
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located inside of the building for $10/day. Continental breakfast and refreshments will be
Arlington, VA 22201
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A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by
Marriott at the prevailing rate of $209.00 until June 8, 2009. This rate is based on the
Government Per Diem and is subject to change. Please call the hotel directly and reference Delegate Information
code “Use of Force” when making reservations to get the discounted rate. The hotel is
conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station. Please ask the hotel
about a complimentary shuttle that is also available for your convenience.
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Early Bird Rate** Regular Rate
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