Use of Force-101

Clarifying Police Use of Force

Web Links:

• Advanced Tactical Concepts
• Graham v. Connor (at Findlaw.com)
• Use-of-Force Policies and Training: A Reasoned Approach; F.B.I. Bulletin October 2002); Thomas Petrowski
• Use-of-Force Policies and Training: A Reasoned Approach (Part Two); F.B.I. Bulletin November 2002); Thomas Petrowski
• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Brunswick, Georgia) Podcast Transcript with Instructor John Bostain
• In Defense of Self and Others…; Urey Patrick and John Hall; Carolina Academic Press (2005)

Kevin Davis is a full-time officer assigned to the training bureau where he specializes in use of force, firearms and tactical training. With over 23 years in law enforcement, his previous experience includes patrol, corrections, narcotics and he is a former team leader and lead instructor for his agency's SWAT team with over 500 call-outs in tactical operations.