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About the Course
Police use of force is an often misunderstood and highly contentious topic that frequently
draws public, judicial, and administrative scrutiny depending on the circumstances involved.
Seizures of free citizens via the use of force is a fundamental aspect of policing and one which
must be thoroughly understood by those who are sworn to enforce the law. To facilitate that
understanding, this course will identify the legal justifications for using force, explain the
Constitutional legal standard used to evaluate force, discuss the purpose of a force continuum,
identify the primary factors used to determine the reasonableness of force, identify the levels of
subject resistance and corresponding force options, as well as identify the criteria for using
deadly force.
Your Instructor
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Kirk Davis
Kirk Davis is a 23-year law enforcement veteran and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Training for a state police agency where he has provided instruction and oversight on use of force training and policy development for over 15 years. Mr. Davis has also been a guest lecturer on use of force topics at the college level and has been utilized as an expert witness and consultant for police use of force matters. In addition to his professional experience, Mr. Davis holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a minor in Spanish as well as a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration.