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Course overview
SI51 is an evidence-driven case study of the George Floyd incident focused on real-world use-of-force decisions and the systemic de-escalation and training failures that contributed to the outcome. Led by Ron Barber (In The Line of Duty) and Officer Mark Debona, the program blends minute-by-minute video analysis, operational critique, and actionable training improvements agencies can implement immediately.
What you’ll learn
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A minute-by-minute operational review of the George Floyd encounter, identifying critical decision points and missed de-escalation opportunities.
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Practical alternatives to prolonged holds and neck restraints, including verbal and tactical de-escalation techniques.
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How training, supervisory oversight, and policy gaps influence frontline behavior and legal exposure.
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Documentation and reporting best practices to withstand administrative and criminal review.
Who should attend
Patrol officers, FTOs, supervisors, training coordinators, academy instructors, and agency legal advisors responsible for use-of-force policy or training design.
Format
Video case study, expert-led analysis, scenario discussion prompts, and an instructor packet for academy or in-service delivery. (POST/CE credit varies by state; contact the provider for submission support.)
Instructors
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Ron Barber — Founder, In The Line of Duty; longtime law-enforcement training consultant specializing in real-world case study curricula.
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Officer Mark Debona — Field instructor and tactical trainer with frontline and supervisory experience, focused on de-escalation and practical training application.
Course outcomes
Participants leave with clear training interventions, policy recommendations, and scenario-based drills to reduce risk, improve decision-making, and strengthen documentation.
No — the course is focused on the George Floyd case and training/de-escalation failures. It references the Graham v. Connor legal standard for context, but the primary objective is operational improvement and training solutions. Ron Barber (In The Line of Duty) and Officer Mark Debona lead the course with case analysis, trainer materials, and scenario-driven recommendations. POST/CE eligibility varies by state. Contact the provider to request the course POST packet (objectives, hour breakdown, instructor bios) for submission.SI51 — George Floyd Case Study: Use-of-Force & De-Escalation
Is this a Graham v. Connor course?
Who teaches SI51?
POST / CE credit?
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