The 2010 Conference on The Use of Force in Law Enforcement was held from January 25-27, 2010 in Arlington, VA. Over the three day conference, attendees learned how to: interpret legal ramifications and liabilities surrounding use of force; examine the appropriate role of lethal and non-lethal force options; and implement practices to improve officer safety. Presentations addressed challenges to use of force policy, liability in use of force situations, in-custody death investigations, and decreasing misconduct allegations. The conference provided law enforcement professionals with the latest knowledge on safely and legally applying proper use of force.

1. January 25–27, 2010
The 2010 Conference on
Arlington, VA
The Use of Force
in Law Enforcement
Develop and Execute Proven Policies and Procedures for
Use of Force in Your Agency
You Will Learn How to:
Interpret Legal Ramifications and Liabilities Surrounding Use of Force
Educate your officers on potential liability risks and implement force reporting procedures and protocols
Examine the Use of Lethal and Non-Lethal Force
Determine the role TASER and other less lethal technologies play in use of force incidents
Implement Practices to Improve Officer Safety in the Line of Duty
Develop tactics to ensure officer safety during high risk and volatile confrontations
Address Challenges to Use of Force Policy and Procedure
Learn the latest policy trends to safeguard your agency against misconduct and wrongful use claims
Presented by: In Association with:
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DAY ONE: JANUARY 25, 2010
8:30 10:30
Registration and Continental Breakfast Define Use of Force for Law Enforcement Professionals
Modern law enforcement is one of the most widely misunderstood
9:00 professions, both internally and externally. While much of this is
Keynote Address caused by television and movies, we in law enforcement are also to
Protect and Serve: Legal Standards of Force in the blame. Frequently we use terminology casually and without regard
to possible negative perceptions. Positive community relations are
21st Century
not possible in an environment of mistrust and misunderstanding.
Law enforcement use of force is a required field of learning for all In this session, participants will discuss:
agencies. In today’s environment, court decisions, state and federal
• Commonly misused law enforcement terms and the problems they
mandates, and tort reforms shape case law across the nation. In the
create from community relations and legal defensibility perspectives
International Association of Chiefs of Police study on Police Use of
Force in America 200l, physical chemical, electronic, impact and • The power of proper documentation and positive personal
firearm force were identified as the components of force. interaction with members of the media and the community
Learn how these components of force and the landmark cases of Steve Ashley
Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner explore more recent
cases in a variety of categories, such as handcuffing and use of 11:30
less-than-lethal devices. During this in-depth keynote you will learn to: Assess Liability in Use of Force Situations
• Interpret the constitutional legal standards and hot button issues in In law enforcement, police administrators and command staff
use of force policy must constantly focus on the threat of civil liability. Today, lawsuits
• Weigh the circumstances of an officer’s use of force on the job question whether a law enforcement agency has responsibly
planned and managed a broad array of operational and
• Determine the place of policy, including the Graham standard
administrative dynamics. The agency’s written policies are
J. Michael McGuinness, The McGuinness Law Firm challenged and its programs of training, supervision, and discipline
are closely scrutinized. Supervisory liability, liability for negligent
training and municipal liability can quickly follow from this scrutiny.
10:15 • Study responsible, systematic planning and administration to
Break & Refreshments minimize officer mistakes and misconduct
• Decrease the threat of supervisory and municipal liability
Harvey V. Hedden, Executive Director, International Law
Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
12:30
Lunch Break
• Police Chiefs • Elected Officials
WHO • Deputy Chiefs • City and County Attorneys
• Training Managers • Police Legal Advisers
SHOULD • Training Instructors • Risk Managers
• Department Administrators • Professional Standards Staff
ATTEND • City Managers ... And anyone involved in Use of Force
for law enforcement
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DAY ONE: JANUARY 25, 2010
1:30 3:30
Understand Force Reporting for Risk Mitigation Address and Learn to Lessen Police
A key phase in controlling law enforcement risk management involves Misconduct Allegations
officers reporting their uses of force. Understanding the standards Everyday officers are put in life or death situations. Being an officer
of force, knowing the pitfalls force reporting, considering officers’ brings about great responsibility, stress and occasionally pivotal
limitations and learning from past mistakes all play a critical role in moments in pursuit. At times, diffusing situations and apprehending
managing the risks associated with officers’ use of force reporting. suspects can lead to blurred lines between acceptable force and
• Investigate incidents quickly and efficiently to create inappropriate behavior.
accurate reports • Address how to train your officers to stay calm and utilize all
• Implement a reporting plan that complies with reporting standards available legal resources to contain a situation
• Determine how to address misconduct allegations after an
Harvey V. Hedden, Executive Director, International Law
incident and what to do to prevent such an occurrence from
Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
happening again
2:15
Break & Refreshments 4:30
Adjourn
2:30
Examine the Ramifications of In -Custody Deaths
After a Use of Force Situation
In use of force situations the scene can quickly escalate out of
control with the suspect being placed into custody. In the past year,
several high profile in-custody deaths have led the media, medical
practitioners and the public at large to scrutinize police practices.
Can in-custody deaths be linked to a common cause? Are they the
result of aggressive use of force practices?
• Hear about “excited delirium” and other diagnoses of suspects
who die in custody after force situations
• Determine how to best deal with those with mental and physical
disabilities as well as chemical dependencies once they are
placed in jail
1. Identify and implement the standards 4. Determine the appropriate use of less
of force reporting at your agency lethal technologies such as TASER
REASONS 2. Maintain and improve officer safety on 5. Understand the current landscape for
TO ATTEND and off the job the decision to use lethal force
3. Create a use of force strategy that best
fits your department’s needs
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DAY TWO: JANUARY 26, 2010
8:30 12:30
Continental Breakfast
Survive the Nightshift and Other On-the-Job Hazards
Officers on patrol encounter numerous scenarios during every shift,
9:00 some they can prepare for, but many that must be met with quick
Keynote Address thinking. Violent encounters reported during the “nightshift” are often
the most dangerous. During this session you will learn how to:
The Great Debate: TASER and Other Less Lethal
Devices…Are They Helping or Hurting? • Identify safety techniques through the use of low-light policing and
other safety tactics
The TASER is a handgun-sized weapon that can deliver 50,000
• Discuss the specialization surrounding low-light policing and training
volts to an unruly suspect from up to 18 feet away. The risk of
severe or life-threatening injuries is extremely low. Discover the Thomas J. Aveni, MSFP, Executive Director, The Police Policy
legal landscape for TASER use, explore the facts and determine if Studies Council
the TASER will have a place in your arsenal. This session will also
address the use of other options such as pepper spray, mace, and 1:45
stun guns and what the future holds for these less lethal options. In
Break & Refreshments
this informative keynote address you will learn to:
• Identify the benefits of adding less lethal weapons to your 2:00
officers’ arsenal
Examine the Current Usage and Shifts in the Use
• Examine the current precedent for the use TASER and less of Force Model
lethal devices
Many models of police use of force originate in the 1970s and
• Dispel common myths and misconceptions surrounding incidents
1980s. These original linear-progressive models have been
involving less lethal devices
replaced in many jurisdictions by situational use of force models, such
Steve Ashley as the use of force wheel that originated in the 1990s. Today, many
are moving away from adhering to models and others question their
10:15 validity altogether.
Break & Refreshments
• Identify your agency’s position on modeling and where you are
compared to the rest of the country
10:30 • Develop an understanding of what is acceptable under today’s
Discuss the Use of Deadly Force standard of practice
In many urban and suburban settings, the police use of deadly force Steve Ashley
remains an incendiary issue. Current analysis suggests that police
are shooting unarmed suspects almost as frequent as they did prior 3:00
to the landmark Tennessee v. Garner decision. Are there critical Maintain Officer Safety On and Off the Job
policy and training issues that agencies are overlooking? And,
Officer safety in the field is of great importance and often an
are there training practices that seem to substantially correlate with
overlooked subject. Determine ways to increase officer safety by
misapplications of deadly force?
learning the necessary skills to recognize dangerous offenders.
• Take a critical look at deadly force issues making today’s headlines Also identify techniques that will maximize officer safety during the
• Assess the use of deadly force situations in your jurisdiction and interview and interrogation process. The session will:
determine how these cases may impact your policy • Equip you will best practices for officer safety and survival
Thomas J. Aveni, MSFP, Executive Director, The Police Policy • Address legal issues associated with officer safety techniques
Studies Council
Kevin Stephens, Detective, Training Coordinator, Las Vegas
Metropolitan Police Department
11:45
Lunch Break
4:15
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DAY THREE: JANUARY 27, 2010
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 acquired tools and cutting-edge strategies. 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 register today to
reserve your place.
8:30
Workshop Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00
Post-Conference Workshop: Safe on the Streets: Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement Survival
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 interactive workshop, develop the skills necessary to approach and control every situation.
Develop the ability to outmaneuver any subject with simple and effective defensive tactics that can be used in a variety of situations. This
interactive workshop will cover:
• Hear about the latest training trends and identify which are best for your agency
• Develop preventative safety tactics to integrate into use of force situations
• Gather information about proper procedure and execution within your jurisdiction
• Improve defensive readiness for front line officers
• Learn from real world examples about implementing tactics on the job
Gary T. Klugiewicz, Director of Training
PoliceOne Training Network, Praetorian Group, Inc.
12:00
Workshop Adjourns
“The information presented is essential in accurately
reporting each and every use of force.”
STUART MAY, LIEUTENANT, OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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