Documenting Force 2.01

Following the use of force to manage offender resistance, the officer’s report serves as a fundamental tool for performance evaluation and decision-making analysis. Additionally, it can emerge as pivotal evidence in both criminal and civil legal proceedings. The Documenting Force program offers strategic guidance designed to help officers produce reports that withstand scrutiny and minimize potential internal and external challenges. Recognized as one of the most comprehensive resources available for this purpose, it equips law enforcement professionals with effective methods for documenting use of force incidents.

Designed with practicality in mind, Documenting Force provides step-by-step procedures tailored for field use. Its intuitive sidebar navigation facilitates quick access to relevant information. The program features numerous report samples and templates that are ready for printing when required. While internet access is necessary for initial use, report templates can be saved locally for offline reference.

The full version includes:

• Unlimited access to 22 professionally formatted .pdf files.
• A wide array of sample reports, templates, and writing tips.
• The ability to save examples from Safari for offline review.

Why choose FORCE Concepts?

FORCE Concepts has been delivering its dedicated Documenting Force training for over a decade. Its course materials are approved for POST or continuing education credits in more than 20 states, with expansion underway. Our training materials are compact yet highly effective, serving as quick-reference job aids on the job. Since 2001, FORCE Concepts instructors have provided expert witness testimony in state and federal courts, combining law enforcement experience with journalism and technical writing expertise to enhance training quality. The guiding principle behind Documenting Force emphasizes “less is more,” focusing on teaching law enforcement personnel how to communicate clearly, concisely, and consistently in their reports.