Shoot/Don’t Shoot: The Jesse Kidder Incident
In law enforcement one of the most difficult and consequential decisions an officer has to make is whether or not to use lethal force. These decisions are often made under intense stress and need to be made in the blink of an eye but carry long-lasting effects. This course focuses on situations where officers needed to make a shoot or dont shoot decision and the consequences of their actions.
Numerous case studies, scientific research, and a wide array of videos of real-life encounters are utilized to offer training scenarios that show situations where officers need to make lethal force decisions and how the perspective of the officer affects the outcome of these encounters.
This course provides an overview of the limitations of body cameras in these situations and how effective training can prepare an officer when these encounters occur. It aims to provide a better understanding of potential danger cues, such as micro-gestures and facial expressions that can indicate that an officer may need to use lethal force. It also explores the responses officers can have in these situations and how they select the response that works best for them in the moment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses split-second use-of-force decision-making and the legal standards that govern those decisions related to Shoot/Don’t Shoot: The Jesse Kidder Incident. In law enforcement one of the most difficult and consequential decisions an officer has to make is whether or not to use lethal force.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for shoot/don’t-shoot encounters and other high-stakes use-of-force decisions officers must make under pressure associated with Shoot/Don’t Shoot: The Jesse Kidder Incident. In law enforcement one of the most difficult and consequential decisions an officer has to make is whether or not to use lethal force.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address use-of-force legal standards, post-incident review, and accountability for force decisions tied to Shoot/Don’t Shoot: The Jesse Kidder Incident. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in the field.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for patrol officers and field training officers focused on street-level survival tactics and situational readiness, along with departments seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Shoot/Don’t Shoot: The Jesse Kidder Incident.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening legally sound use-of-force decision-making and post-incident review practices related to Shoot/Don’t Shoot: The Jesse Kidder Incident.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on officer survival, tactical readiness, and field training reinforcement efforts. It can be used to reinforce core concepts, support refresher training, and strengthen ongoing workforce development.
