Use of Force – Level I Certification
Course Description:
Use of Force – Level I is the foundational defensive tactics certification within the Security Responder program.
This course equips licensed security professionals with the legal knowledge, decision-making framework, and physical control skills required to apply force safely, proportionally, and defensibly under Canadian law.
Level I is not a “fight course.”
It is a professional response course built on law, control, and articulation.
Course Overview
Level I introduces the core principles governing the lawful and effective use of force in private security.
Participants learn when force is justified, how much force is appropriate, how to reduce the need for force through communication, and how to articulate their decisions to supervisors, police, and court.
The course emphasizes personal safety, proportional response, and professional accountability.
What This Course Covers
1. Legal Authority & Framework
2. Situational Awareness & Prevention
3. Communication & De-Escalation
4. Foundational Physical Control Skills
All techniques are taught within a Defend – De-Escalate – Disengage framework.
5. Articulation & Professional Accountability
Course Format
Participants must demonstrate competency in both legal understanding and practical application.
Who Should Attend
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required.
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