Use of force training.

Every use of force has to be justified, recorded and explained afterwards. This course covers the law, how to judge what is reasonable in the moment, and what must happen once force has been used.

Length: About 15 minutes
Topics: 5 narrated topics
Assessment: 10 questions, 8 to pass
Certificate: On passing

What the course covers

5 topics, each with a real-world task.

5 scenario tasks, one after each topic. Topics unlock in order and progress saves automatically, so it can be done in short bursts.

When force is lawfulThe legal basis for using forceTask: Is this force lawful?
Reasonable and proportionateNecessity, proportionality and minimum forceTask: A shoplifter tries to walk off
Judging it with the NDMThe National Decision Model, under pressureTask: The threat changes
The less-lethal optionsTaser, PAVA and the batonTask: A man with a knife
After force is usedAftercare, recording and accountabilityTask: Straight after a Taser discharge

Who it's for

Police officers and staff who may need to use force, and their supervisors.

It draws on section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967, section 117 of PACE and section 76 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. It is knowledge training and does not replace officer safety or Taser training delivered by a qualified instructor.

Our policing courses are written from publicly available legislation and guidance. They are independent of, and not endorsed by, the College of Policing.

FORMAT

Narrated video lessons with captions, on any phone, tablet or computer.

ASSESSMENT

10 questions, marked by the system. Learners need 8 correct (80%) to pass.

CERTIFICATE

Issued on passing, valid for a year, and kept on record for four years.

MANAGERS

Assign it, set a due date and see every learner's progress and result.

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