Define reasonable force, unnecessary force, and brutality in relation to the continuum of force
Discuss the meaning and importance of threat assessment in situations where officers make decisions about the use of force
Identify the various types of physical force that can be used by the police, the circumstances in which they can be used, their frequency, and their effects
Explain the phenomenon of suicide by cop, how frequently it occurs, and the characteristics of such incidents
Evaluate patterns of police use of force among officers
Assess early intervention systems and other methods of controlling police use of force