Use of Force – Level II Certification

Course Description:

Use of Force – Level II builds on the legal and foundational control skills established in Level I and applies them under increased resistance, scenario pressure, and weapon-based threats.

This course is designed for security professionals who may encounter dynamic confrontations and must make legally sound decisions while managing elevated risk.

Level II is not about escalation.
It is about controlled response under pressure.

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Course Overview

Level II introduces structured scenario-based training focused on high-pressure situations security professionals may face in the field.

Participants are evaluated not only on physical technique, but also on their decision-making, proportional response, communication, and ability to articulate actions after an incident.

• Defense against common weapon attacks (edged and impact weapons)
• Applied resistance drills
• Dynamic movement and positioning
• Weapon awareness and control principles
• Legal articulation under stress

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What This Course Covers

1. Scenario-Based Decision Making

• Realistic resistance scenarios
• Escalation recognition
• Transition from verbal to physical response
• Environmental positioning and movement

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2. Defense Against Common Weapon Attacks

• Edged weapon awareness and control principles
• Defense against impact threats
• Distance and reaction timing
• Control and disengagement options

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3. Advanced Physical Control Skills

• Progressive resistance drills
• Multi-step control sequences
• Takedown and stabilization principles
• Arrest flow under dynamic conditions

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4. Legal Articulation Under Pressure

• Applying Criminal Code authorities in fast-moving incidents
• Proportionality and necessity
• Explaining decisions to supervisors, police, and court
• Report writing integration

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Who Should Attend

• Security professionals who have completed Level I
• Team Leads and Supervisors
• Event security personnel
• High-interaction residential or retail security
• Guards working in elevated risk environments

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Prerequisite

Participants must have successfully completed Use of Force – Level I Certification prior to attending this course.