8 Hour Duty to Intervene
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Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
O'Fallon Police Department
Instructor: Mark Bridges, Retired Lt. from Springfield Police DepartmentO'Fallon Police Department
285 North Seven Hills Road
O'Fallon, Illinois 62269
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O'Fallon, Illinois 62269
Class Limit: 50
The purpose of this course is to provide law enforcement officers with the knowledge, skills, and legal understanding required to fulfill their Duty to Intervene in situations where misconduct or excessive force is occurring. This training emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior, adherence to legal standards, and maintaining public trust by intervening when necessary to prevent harm and uphold constitutional rights.
This 8-hour training course explores the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of the Duty to Intervene for law enforcement officers. It covers Illinois statutes, federal court rulings, and real-life case studies where officers failed to intervene. Through lecture, discussion, video analysis, and scenario-based training, participants will learn intervention strategies, review legal precedents, and practice applying these skills in high-pressure situations.
Course Goals:
This 8-hour training course explores the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of the Duty to Intervene for law enforcement officers. It covers Illinois statutes, federal court rulings, and real-life case studies where officers failed to intervene. Through lecture, discussion, video analysis, and scenario-based training, participants will learn intervention strategies, review legal precedents, and practice applying these skills in high-pressure situations.
Course Goals:
- To ensure that officers understand the legal obligations surrounding the Duty to Intervene under Illinois and federal law.
- To equip officers with the skills and strategies to intervene effectively when witnessing misconduct or excessive force.
- To improve officer decision-making in critical moments when intervention is required.
- To foster a culture of accountability and ethical behavior in law enforcement agencies.
- To ensure officers can align their actions with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) mandates.
