|
The use of Force Workshop was held for the community
of Southeast San Diego on February 21, 2004.
Police
professionals today must master organizational, communication
and technical skills their predecessors did not have
to contemplate. This program is designed to introduce
and inform t oday's leaders and community members on
law enforcement's "Use
of Force".
Occasionally, officers in the performance of their
duties encounter situations where the use of force
is necessary in order to affect a detention or an arrest,
overcome resistance, control a subject, or protect
themselves or others from injury. Reasonable force,
which may include lethal force, may be used in those
situations.
Community policing necessitates that community leaders
and police officers work in partnership to combat crime.
Law enforcement organizations recognize and respect
the value of human life and recognize that any use
of force is of concern to all communities.
• Participants are guided through a "Force
Continuum" to gain a perspective on the various force
options available to Police Officers.
• Participants will be asked to role play
and respond as a law enforcement officer to various
scenarios.
• Scenarios using paintball guns are utilized
to bring the realism of police work to the participants.
For
further information please contact:
Captain Manuel Rodriguez
National City Police Department
mrodriguez@ci.national-city.ca.us |
