4 hr Taser Recertification & Legal Review-Mt Carroll

COURSE CONTENT:

This course will review a Use of Force policy that officers may compare to their agencies policy, taking note of the civil rights accorded an individual. It will provide an update on recent court decisions restricting use of a TASER so officers can avoid excessive use of force allegations. There will be scenarios for officers to choose what level of force is reasonable within Illinois/Federal law controlling the Use of the TASER and dealing with situations when the TASER was not effective.

This course will certify students as users of the Taser less than lethal weapons.  Students must bring their Taser and 3 cartridges per student. Training cartridges can be used. Officers will also receive a review in the following relating to Taser use:

Warnings   Technology overview      Electrical & Medical Background      Specifications             

Practical Training & Field Applications:

ü  Firing/Reloading drills

ü  Tactical considerations & field applications

ü  Scenario based training

Officers need to bring full duty belt but NO firearms or ammunition