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Use-of-Force Train-the-Trainer - Use-of-Force T-t-T 04302026

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Brief Description: Mandated Use-of-Force Policy training for Use-of-Force Instructors

Full Description: The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Police Officer Standards and Training Council’s Field Services Training Division is providing a one (1) day “Use-of-Force “Train the Trainer” (T-t-T)” session on the statewide POST-C Use-of-Force policy.

The course breaks down the Model Policy in its entirety, covering all components of the Policy and all the related legal, moral, and ethical requirements/expectations as follows:

• Current Climate & Recent History
• The Legal Standard: Objective Reasonableness
• Moral & Ethical Obligations Regarding the Use of Force
o Duty to Intervene
o Duty to Render Aid
o Duty to Report
o Prohibition Against Retaliation
• Moral Courage
• “Words Matter”
• Illegal Use of Force & Legal Ramifications
• Key Terms & Definitions Related to the Use of Force
• De-escalation & Mitigation
o Last Resort
o Officer Created Jeopardy
• Physical, Less Lethal & Deadly Use of Force
• Necessary vs. Permissible: “I can, but do I have to?”
• Prohibited Uses of Force (Restrictions)
• Use of Firearms

Students successfully completing the course will receive 4 Review Training Credit hours Area 209 (Use-of-Force).

Training Dates: 04/30/2026 - 04/30/2026

Training Times: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Prerequisites: None Specified

Registration Dates: 01/30/2026 - 04/23/2026

Available Seats: 0

: The maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Your request can be added to the waitlist. Additional seats may become available for future enrollment.

Hours: 4h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: POST Academy
285 Preston Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450

Directions to Location: The training will take place at the Connecticut Police Academy, 285 Preston Avenue, Meriden, 06450.

Reporting Instructions: The POST uniform Dress Code for In-Service training (General Notice 23-02) will be in effect. We ask that all training supervisors inform assigned personnel that they are required to dress accordingly.

Signup Details: Register through your agency's training officer/coordinator.

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