Use of Force Instructor
Description
Use of Force Instructor
USE-OF-FORCE INSTRUCTOR
Recurring in both mainstream media outlets, as well as social media platforms, is the topic of police use-of-force. The DTTA Use-of-Force Instructor Course is the most comprehensive method for understanding and teaching use-of-force. This training will familiarize attendees with the pertinent Use-of-Force case law and demonstrates how it relates to policy, training and actual “street” applications. Along with learning the skills to teach use-of-force, participants will be
shown how to assist in use-of-force policy writing and/or review force related report writing and assist agencies in defending use-of-force cases in the courtroom. COURSE OVERVIEW: This course incorporates lecture, video and classroom discussion into the training. The curriculum focuses on Graham vs. Connor and
utilizes additional recent court cases to gain better understanding of what officers are allowed to do based on the actions of the subject. The instructors have designed this course to create the most comprehensive look at police use-of-force.
This course will examine: • How did the Graham vs. Connor Supreme Court decision assist law enforcement? • Use-of-Force Model: Is it still a useful teaching tool? • What can we do to make Use-of-Force training truly beneficial for
our officers? • What can we do to make our officers SAFER using the proper
teaching tools and tactics? • What does it take to become a Use-of-Force expert? COURSE BENEFITS: This course is taught by cops who understand Police Use-of-Force and have been recognized as subject matter experts. They have taught, utilized and testified at all force-related levels and will prepare attendees to be
their department Use-of-Force “EXPERT.” Attendees will: • Receive a thorough understanding of “Graham vs. Connors” • Learn to teach officers how to “recognize increases in risk” • Be the one to prepare your officers to “win” every arrest encounter and be able to justify the “reasonable” force used. If students already have a PoliceOne profile, click here to register:
https://olt.defense-technology.policeoneacademy.com/
If you DO NOT have a PoliceOne profile and are a new registrant, click here: https://olt.defense-technology.policeoneacademy.com/registration/#register
Description
Use of Force Instructor
USE-OF-FORCE INSTRUCTOR
Recurring in both mainstream media outlets, as well as social media platforms, is the topic of police use-of-force. The DTTA Use-of-Force Instructor Course is the most comprehensive method for understanding and teaching use-of-force. This training will familiarize attendees with the pertinent Use-of-Force case law and demonstrates how it relates to policy, training and actual “street” applications. Along with learning the skills to teach use-of-force, participants will be
shown how to assist in use-of-force policy writing and/or review force related report writing and assist agencies in defending use-of-force cases in the courtroom. COURSE OVERVIEW: This course incorporates lecture, video and classroom discussion into the training. The curriculum focuses on Graham vs. Connor and
utilizes additional recent court cases to gain better understanding of what officers are allowed to do based on the actions of the subject. The instructors have designed this course to create the most comprehensive look at police use-of-force.
This course will examine: • How did the Graham vs. Connor Supreme Court decision assist law enforcement? • Use-of-Force Model: Is it still a useful teaching tool? • What can we do to make Use-of-Force training truly beneficial for
our officers? • What can we do to make our officers SAFER using the proper
teaching tools and tactics? • What does it take to become a Use-of-Force expert? COURSE BENEFITS: This course is taught by cops who understand Police Use-of-Force and have been recognized as subject matter experts. They have taught, utilized and testified at all force-related levels and will prepare attendees to be
their department Use-of-Force “EXPERT.” Attendees will: • Receive a thorough understanding of “Graham vs. Connors” • Learn to teach officers how to “recognize increases in risk” • Be the one to prepare your officers to “win” every arrest encounter and be able to justify the “reasonable” force used. If students already have a PoliceOne profile, click here to register:
https://olt.defense-technology.policeoneacademy.com/
If you DO NOT have a PoliceOne profile and are a new registrant, click here: https://olt.defense-technology.policeoneacademy.com/registration/#register
Location
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
2600 W. Franklin Rd.
Norman
State: OK
Zip Code: 73069
2600 W. Franklin Rd.
Norman
State: OK
Zip Code: 73069
Start Time
07-14-2026 08:00 AM
End Time
07-14-2026 05:00 PM
Course Information:
Cost: $325
Hours: 8
Contact Information:
Contact: Capt. Robert Wasoski
Email: rwasoski@ClevelandCountyOK.com
Phone: 405-9198225
Last Modified on
Feb 12, 2026
