6 Hours
This six-hour course will review and focus on case law and
legislation which defines the amount of force that is lawfully
available to officers in attempted arrest/seizure cases as well
as what the courts have defined as excessive force. Use of force
and excessive force will also be considered in the context of
high-speed pursuit cases. The officer will be shown methods for
improving his or her performance in the courtroom. Case
scenarios and videos involving the use of force, deadly force,
and high-speed pursuits will be used for class discussion. The
course begins at 9:00 a.m. and completes at 4:00 p.m.
November 20, 2008
Fort Smith Police Department
April 16, 2009
Pine Bluff Police Department