4 hr. (pm) Taser Recertification & Legal Review-Morrison

COURSE CONTENT:

This course will use the most recent Taser certification/recertification training, which includes a legal update, the constitutional Use of Force, 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.

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:

• Firing/Reloading drills
• Tactical considerations & field applications
• Scenario based training

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

MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE IS 20