Use of Force and Deadly Physical Force
December 10 - 11, 2018
In a continued effort to implement the new Division of Criminal Justice Services Use of Physical Force and Deadly Physical Force section of the Basic Course for Police Officers (BCPO), DCJS will be offering additional sessions of the 2-day Use of Force Refresher throughout 2018 adn early 2019.
This course is appropriate for anyone teaching use of force, supervisors, policymakers, and firearms or defensive tactics instructors. Topics include: understanding and applying the constitutional requirements for police use of force, Penal Law Article 35's interpretation and role in training, force investigations, human performance issues and their implications, supervisory responsibilities, and proper report writing. Additionally, this training will serve to familiarize instructors with the new Use of Force and Deadly Physical Force section of the BCPO and is currently required for all who instruct this section. As of September 1, 2018, this course of instruction is required for those who teach this section of the BCPO peace officer derivative programs such as the Campus Public Safety Officer course or the Basic Course for Peace Officers. This course is also required for those instructors teaching Initial Firearms or Initial Other Weapons courses offered as separate components to the aforementioned basic courses. While the new Use of Force section was specifically developed for basic level training, it is suitable and encouraged to be presented in an in-service environment as well.
This course will be presented by Detective Mark Rusin of the Syracuse Police Department and Senior Training Technician Mike Puckett of the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services. Detective Rusin and Mr. Puckett played an integral role in the development of the training and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to this training course.
Seating is limited and you must receive confirmation to attend. Not everyone who registers will get to attend. The online application can be accessed HERE. Questions should be directed to Senior Training Technician (Police) Mike Puckett at michael.puckett@dcjs.ny.gov or 518-457-4917