Public Safety Training

Officer-Involved Shooting

Course Overview

  • Specialization of Law Enforcement Use of Force Investigations
  • Graham Factors: Graham v. Connor (1989)
  • “Myths” and Realities of UOF by Law Enforcement
  • Federal Court Cases Providing Remedies to “Myths”
  • State of Alabama Statutes Pertaining to LE UOF in Alabama
  • Myths and Realities Regarding Human Performance in High-Stress UOF Events
  • How UOF Training Has Contributed to Misunderstandings Regarding UOF
  • How Training Misconceptions Have Impacted LE UOF Investigations
  • Training Issues Discussion Regarding Misconceptions and Possible Training Solutions
  • Discussion Regarding Putting Together Complete and Accurate UOF Investigations


This Course is Intended to Spur Discussion Among Attendees Concerning Agency/Department Policy Ideas Concerning UOF, Training for UOF, and Investigating UOF Incidents

APOSTC Continuing Education Credit:
This Training Provides Six (6) Hours of APOSTC CEU Credits

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