Principles for the Use of Force

Principles for the Use of Force

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SKU: 9741

A person pushes a security officer. What is the officer to do? Punch him? Kick him? According to the Principles for the Use of Force, the officer should do neither. But what if the situation escalates to a higher level? This course explains how to address these situations using the fundamental principles of defensive tactics.

Principles for the Use of Force

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Author | Vector Public Sector Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

What operational challenges does this course address?

This course addresses the officer safety, defensive tactics, and use-of-force principles security officers rely on to protect themselves and others related to Principles for the Use of Force. A person pushes a security officer.

What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?

The training is designed to prepare personnel for physical confrontations and use-of-force situations security officers may face on the job associated with Principles for the Use of Force. A person pushes a security officer.

What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?

What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?

Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?

This training is most relevant for security officers responsible for their own safety and the safety of others, along with the trainers and supervisors overseeing defensive tactics training, along with departments seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Principles for the Use of Force.

How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?

This course can support department readiness and professional development by reinforcing safe, legally defensible defensive tactics and use-of-force decision-making related to Principles for the Use of Force.

How does this course fit into a broader training program?

This course fits well within a broader officer safety and defensive tactics training program. It can be used to reinforce core concepts, support refresher training, and strengthen ongoing workforce development.

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