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About the Course
This course on Use of Force Report Writing focuses on documenting and articulating the reasonableness of law enforcement actions. You will learn key takeaways for effective report writing, including understanding the Fourth Amendment and legally significant factors. The course covers important considerations like Graham v. Connor's three-prong test, additional factors such as whether a suspect was armed or intoxicated, and environmental dangers. Ultimately, you will gain the knowledge to write comprehensive reports that justify your actions and set yourself up for success in court.
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.