In the end, the benefits far outweigh the costs.
Officers are better trained and more capable to defend themselves when assaulted.
Officers are less likely to be accused of using excessive force
Departments will not be faced with potential legal fees or negative publicity associated with
excessive force claims.
There is a reduced potential of officers or suspects being injured.
Together, these will ultimately result in lower increases in the agency’s insurance premiums.
Officers will continue to respond to aggressive suspects who force them to use non-deadly and/or
deadly force. Despite this, department leaders should never stop working to improve use of force
methods and techniques to meet the evolving professional and legal standards as well as those of
our changing society. Incorporating Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into department training programs is just
such an advancement. For more information on the Marietta Police Department’s training program,
please contact:
Major Jake King
[email protected]
(770) 794-5355
or
Sgt. Clayton Culpepper
[email protected]
770-794-5379
Georgia Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit safety education
organization for highway-rail grade crossing safety and trespass
prevention. GACP is a proud sponsor of Georgia Operation
Lifesaver!
Free programs are presented to schools, businesses and civic
organizations as well as specialized programs for law enforcement
and emergency responders. To request a free presentation, or to
learn more about Operation Lifesaver in Georgia, contact:
Georgia Operation Lifesaver
770-393-2711 E-mail [email protected]
Or visit www.georgiaol.org
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