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About the Course
This course focuses on equipping law enforcement officers with the skills to effectively document use of force incidents. Taught by an attorney and former law enforcement officer, John Wiehn, it emphasizes articulating the reasonableness of actions to reduce liability and promote community safety. Key takeaways include the importance of humility in reporting, setting oneself up for success with legal teams, and understanding relevant case law. The course covers topics like 1983 civil suits, 242 indictments, and qualified immunity, aiming to help officers make legally defensible decisions and write persuasive, accurate, and professional reports.
Your Instructor
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John Wiehn
John Wiehn is an Attorney and Senior Legal Instructor with Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training. John has been training law enforcement officers for over a decade; he is committed to increasing officers’ safety through their understanding of case law and its real-world application. John’s professional endeavors have provided him the opportunity to learn with thousands of officers across the nation.
Before teaching search and seizure full-time, John was a Certified Peace Officer in the State of Arizona. His assignments included Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator, SWAT Less-Lethal Senior Grenadier, and Patrol Sergeant.
John’s education includes undergraduate degrees from the University of Arizona. He graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California, where he also received a Certificate at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, and is a practicing member of the Arizona State Bar.