Use of Force Train the Trainer
Force Options - Use of Force and De-Escalation
This is an instructor course that addresses statewide standards, the duty to intercede, supervisor responsibility, and the importance of agency policy as it relates to use of force by law enforcement. The course incorporates elements of implicit and explicit bias, mental health awareness, and learning strategies as they pertain to laws specific to the application of use of force and de-escalation. The course satisfies perishable skills training for both Use of Force and Strategic Communications PSPs.
This course satisfies the Use of Force Instructor training requirement contained on CCR § 1070.
Upon completion, instructors will acquire the knowledge, skills, and teaching material to instruct the 8-hour Use of Force/Strategic Communications PSP and the 4-hour Use of Force PSP courses. This course will provide training in Use of Force and assist agencies in meeting the requirements of PC § 13519.10, GC § 7286.
Students are required to bring a laptop and power cord for this course.
Tuition & Details
- Cost: $0 (No tuition for POST-reimbursable agencies)
- Certification Hours: 24 Hours
- POST Plan: I
Training Session
| CCN | Date | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25022 | May 4-6, 2026 | Orange County Region (10) | Waitlisted |
| 25023 | May 27-29, 2026 | Sonoma County Region (1) | Waitlisted |
| 25025 | June 1-3, 2026 | Monterey County Region (6) | Open |
| 25024 | June 23-25, 2026 | San Diego County Region (10) | Open |
| Sheraton Garden Grove 12221 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92840 714-703-8400 | Ayres Hotel Rialto/Fontana 1495 W Renaissance Pkwy Rialto, CA 92376 (909) 301-0203 | Murieta Inn and Spa 7337 Murieta Dr Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 916-354-3900 | Santa Rosa Junior College Public Safety Training Center 5743 Skylane Blvd Windsor, CA 95492 (707) 837-8843 |
| Hilton Palm Springs 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-320-6868 | Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite 1122 Hwy 41 Fish Camp, CA 93623 559-683-6555 | Hilton Del Mar 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd Del Mar, CA 92014 858-792-5200 | Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX 1440 East Imperial Ave El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 640-3600 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Monterey 1000 Aguajito Rd. Monterey, CA 93940 831-373-6141 | Carlton Hotel Atascadero 6005 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93423 805-461-5100 | Doubletree Doheny Beach 34402 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point, CA 92629 949-661-1100 | Sonesta Silicon Valley 1820 Barber Lane Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 943-9080 |
| Lake Natoma Inn 702 Gold Lake Dr Folsom, CA 95630 916-351-1500 | SpringHill Suites Atascadero (Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo) 900 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 805-462-3500 | Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport and Staybridge Suites 2640 Lakewood Blvd Long Beach, CA 90815 562-588-9600 | Hyatt House Pleasant Hill 2611 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 934-3343 |
Registration
Classes can fill quickly, we recommend registering as early as possible. Have your training department call (562) 985-4940 or email the Center for Criminal Justice to reserve a spot. Click Request for Training to send your request.
Include the following:
- Class Name and Date
- Agency Name
- Training Manager’s Name, Email, and Phone
- Attendee Name(s)
- POST ID #
- Attendee Email Address
You will receive a confirmation email letting you know that we have registered you for the class. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis, a waitlist will be established once the maximum number of students has been met.
The courses offered by the Center for Criminal Justice Research and Training are the intellectual property of California State University Long Beach. Use or copying of this material is prohibited without prior written consent.
The courses offered by the Center for Criminal Justice Research and Training are the intellectual property of California State University Long Beach. Use or copying of this material is prohibited without prior written consent.
Topical Areas
- Course outline to comply with PC § 13519.10 and POST 1070 requirements
- Method of instruction
- Method of delivery
