TOPIC: The goal of this course is to enhance student knowledge and confidence concerning Use of Force issues. The class is designed to help students develop a positive pre-use of force mindset and to look at use of force incidents as the courts do.

The course will include classroom discussion and group study exercises.

Subjects will include:

• Understanding how force is evaluated

• Video analysis

• Use of Force documentation

• Review of Case Laws

• The importance of Articulation

• Investigation of a force incident from a Sergeant’s perspective

INSTRUCTOR: Todd Markley is a retired 28 year veteran of the Arlington County Virginia Police Department. He is an expert on police related skills pertaining to Use of Force, Defensive Tactics, Firearms and Officer Safety issues. He has experience as a Patrol Officer, a Patrol Crime Scene Technician and as a Patrol Sergeant. Todd is a Certified Instructor with the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy as a Use of Force Expert. At the present time, he is a supervisor at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy and is responsible for all use of force training to include designing lesson plans to teach use of force law, scenario based training exercises and evaluating Recruits on performance testing.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

All members of the criminal justice community (sworn or non-sworn).

DATES & TIMES:

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Class starts at 8:00 AM Sharp – ends at 5:00 PM (Local Time)

COST: $224.00 per person (Plus $3 Eventbrite Fee + Credit Card Fee if applicable)

LOCATION:

Bucks County Public Safety Training Center

1760 S Easton Rd

Doy;estown, PA 18901

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Check made payable to: TRAINING FORCE USA

7769 McClure Drive

Tallahassee, FL 32312

• Purchase Order

• Credit Card payment made online

Cancellations and Substitutions:

• Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course.

Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment. At the discretion of Training Force USA, credit for the amount paid may be issued toward a future course.

• Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.

QUESTIONS: Phone: 850-556-4544 E-mail: contactus@trainingforceusa.com

USE of FORCE ANALYSIS