Use of Force, De-escalation and Defensive Tactics
The law and policy on police use of force under the Criminal Code and provincial frameworks, the National Use of Force Framework, de-escalation and tactical communication, defensive tactics principles (stance, distance, balance and control), and accountability and review after force is used.
LES-204 Year 2 3 credits 6 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Engineering Core
Course content
- 1Conflict and tactical communicationComing
- 2De-escalationComing
- 3Use of force lawComing
- 4Use of force models and policyComing
- 5Defensive tactics principlesComing
- 6Accountability and reviewComing
Requirements
- LES-112 Police Powers: Arrest, Search and Detention
- LES-114 Psychology and Mental Health Crisis Response
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
The law and policy on police use of force under the Criminal Code and provincial frameworks, the National Use of Force Framework, de-escalation and tactical communication, defensive tactics principles (stance, distance, balance and control), and accountability and review after force is used.
Part of the Engineering stream, typically taken in year 2.