Constitutional Use of Force

Surviving While Approaching People, Buildings & Vehicles

Ambush-style attacks on officers are one of the most lethal threats you face today, accounting for 284 officers shot in the last 36 months. These attacks frequently occurred during traffic stops, approaches to a residence/buildings, and interactions with people in your community.

In a dynamic threat environment, every response is an Unknown Risk Scenario. Your safety and legal posture hinge on your ability to execute sound tactics flawlessly under extreme pressure. It’s our goal to prepare you to anticipate danger – not react to it.

In this extensive, scenario based, two-day course, officers will take a deeper dive into assessing evolving threats, interpreting behavior, communicating effectively and coordinating with cover officers to successfully execute tactical approach and entries in dynamic, high-stress environments.

Course topics include:

APPROACHING PEOPLE:

Priority of Scan: Visually Scouring to Surface Threats
Predicting Resistance or Attack
Contact/Cover Responsibilities
Tactical Talking: How to Get Information
Leveraging Time: Realistically Evaluating Urgency
Physically and Verbally Controlling a Dangerous Subject
APPROACHING BUILDINGS:

Choose Your Approach: Standard of Stealth
Daytime v. Night-time Considerations
Low Light Search Techniques: Headlights, Flashlights, Street & Interior
Multi-Officer Approach Tactics
Surviving The Moment of Entry
APPROACHING VEHICLES:

Controlling the Stop Location
Utilizing the Protection Your Squad Offers
Vehicle Positioning: Thinking Strategically
Daytime v. Nighttime Stops
Making Contact: Analyzing Driver’s Side, Passenger Side & Call Back