15th annual · Live training conference
Use of Force Summit® 2026
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- Livekeynotes every day
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Keynote sessions
Learn from the leaders in the field
- 1
Redefining Reasonableness: Supreme Court Guidance and the Evolving Standard of Use-of-Force Analysis
Attorney Eric Daigle · Daigle Law Group
- 2
Silence Is Loud: Crisis Communication After Use of Force
Chief Sean Case · Anchorage Police Department
- 3
Use of Force Analysis: What Leaders Need to Know
Lieutenant Kevin Dillon (Ret.) · LOCKUP Police Training
- 4
The Science of Prone Restraint Deaths
Geoffrey Thor Desmoulin · Principal, GTD Scientific Inc.
- 5
Hindsight Bias in Use-of-Force Investigations
Dr. Paul Taylor · Association of Force Investigations
December 1–3, 2026
Full schedule
Two keynotes each morning, then three breakout blocks each afternoon. Pick the track that fits your role: Command, Corrections, Legal, Training or Force Investigations. All times Eastern.
- Keynote
Redefining Reasonableness: Supreme Court Guidance and the Evolving Standard of Use-of-Force Analysis
Attorney Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
- 15-minute break
- Keynote
Redefining Reasonableness: Supreme Court Guidance and the Evolving Standard of Use-of-Force Analysis (continued)
Attorney Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
- Lunch
Breakout sessionsChoose 1 of 5 tracks
- Command
Lead the People You Have: Connecting Leadership to Practice
Chief of Police Sean Case, Anchorage Police Department
- Corrections
Use of Force in Corrections: Your Threat Perception Matters
Attorney Carrie Hill, National Sheriffs’ Association
- Legal
Drones, Robots, and Use of Force: Legal and Policy Considerations
Attorney Joseph Race, Daigle Law Group
- Training
How We Train Matters as Much as What We Train: Teaching Use of Force Decision Making
Lieutenant Michael R. Creter, Form60; Hartford Police Dept; L.O.C.K.U.P.
- Force Investigations
From Force to Findings: Documenting, Investigating, and Evaluating Use-of-Force
Attorney Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
- Command
- 15-minute break
Breakout sessionsChoose 1 of 5 tracks
- Command
Tactical and Operational Decision-Making Frameworks
Commander Jeffrey S. Selleg (Ret.), National Tactical Officers’ Association
- Corrections
Applying Kingsley v. Hendrickson to a UOF Report
Captain (Ret.) Brian Zawilinski, Connecticut Department of Correction
- Legal
The Moment Matters: Reimagining Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement
Attorney Eric Atstupenas, General Counsel, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
- Training
L.E.A.D.S. LE Active De-escalation Strategies: A Measurable Method
Lt. Kevin F. Dillon (Ret.), LOCKUP Police Training
- Force Investigations
Perception-Response Times for OIS Investigations
Dr. Paul Taylor, Association of Force Investigators
- Command
- 15-minute break
Breakout sessionsChoose 1 of 5 tracks
- Command
Impact of Unreasonable Use of Force
Chief Terri Wilfong (Ret.), Daigle Law Group
- Corrections
Using Force: How We Create Our Own Problems During Jailing 101
Donald Leach, Ph.D.
- Legal
From Training to Liability: The Training Officer’s Role in Constitutional Policing
Attorney Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
- Training
NTOA Public Order Use of Force
Captain (Ret.) Spencer Fomby, National Tactical Officers Association
- Force Investigations
When Experience Isn’t Expertise: Rethinking Use of Force Investigations
Lieutenant Matthew Botterbusch, New Castle County Division of Police
- Command
- Training concludes for the day
- Keynote
Silence Is Loud: Crisis Communication After Use of Force
Chief of Police Sean Case, Anchorage Police Department
- 15-minute break
- Keynote
Use of Force Analysis: What Leaders Need to Know
Lt. Kevin F. Dillon (Ret.), LOCKUP Police Training
- Lunch
Breakout sessionsChoose 1 of 5 tracks
- Command
The Second Investigation: Managing Public Perception After a Use-of-Force Incident
Sarah Connolly, Principal & Lead Strategist, Guardian Communications, LLC
- Corrections
Use of Force in Corrections: “Oops I Did It Again”
Attorney Carrie Hill, National Sheriffs’ Association
- Legal
Policing in the Age of AI: Use of Force at the Crossroads of Innovation and Ethics
Attorney Eric Atstupenas, General Counsel, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
- Training
NTOA’s Designing Training for Maximum Impact
Commander Jeffrey S. Selleg (Ret.), National Tactical Officers’ Association
- Force Investigations
The Objective Analysis of Defensive Tactics
Corporal Kevin E. Selverian, Pennsylvania State Police
- Command
- 15-minute break
Breakout sessionsChoose 1 of 5 tracks
- Command
Use of Force Policies and Accreditation Standards: Staying Ahead of Necessary Updates
Attorney Joseph Race, Daigle Law Group
- Corrections
What Is a UOF Tool? Are You Sure?
Donald Leach, Ph.D.
- Legal
Shots Fired, Truth Required: Managing Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations
Attorney Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
- Training
Limitations of De-escalation: Constitutional Requirements versus Expectations
Captain (Ret.) Spencer Fomby, National Tactical Officers Association
- Force Investigations
I.P.A.A.M.
Carlos Gonzalez, Owner/CEO, Blue Theory, LLC
- Command
- 15-minute break
Breakout sessionsChoose 1 of 5 tracks
- Command
Why Words Matter
Lawrence Terra, Assistant Chief, West Hartford Police Department
- Corrections
Considerations for Use of Force Policies in Corrections
Wes Kirkland, Deputy Director of Security Operations, Florida Department of Corrections
- Legal
Public Order: Ensuring the First Amendment Protection
Attorney Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
- Training
Decision Making Under Stress: The Realities and Myths
Chief Liam Duggan, Calibre Press
- Force Investigations
Investigative Error Traps and How to Avoid Them
Dr. Paul Taylor, Association of Force Investigators
- Command
- Training concludes for the day
- Keynote
The Science of Prone Restraint Deaths
Dr. Geoffrey Thor Desmoulin, Principal, GTD Scientific Inc.
- 15-minute break
- Keynote
Hindsight Bias in Use of Force Investigations
Dr. Paul Taylor, Association of Force Investigators
- Lunch
Breakout sessionsChoose 1 of 5 tracks
- Command
After the Force: Law, Review, and the People Who Remain
Chief of Police Sean Case, Anchorage Police Department
- Corrections
Corrections Legal Issues Updates
Attorney Carrie Hill, National Sheriffs’ Association
- Legal
From Call-Out to Courtroom: Tactical Operations Liability
Attorney Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
- Training
Police Accountability in Connecticut
Lawrence Terra, Assistant Chief, West Hartford Police Department
- Force Investigations
On the Razor’s Edge: The Double-Edged Impact of Empathy in Force Investigations
Nicole Florisi
- Command
- 15-minute break
Breakout sessionsChoose 1 of 5 tracks
- Command
Biomechanics from Video Evidence
Dr. Geoffrey Thor Desmoulin, Principal, GTD Scientific Inc.
- Corrections
The Do’s and Don’ts of a UOF Investigation
Captain (Ret.) Brian Zawilinski, Connecticut Department of Correction
- Legal
Building Effective Use-of-Force Review Boards for Accountability, Learning, and Organizational Improvement
Attorney Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
- Training
Building a Complete Integrated Use of Force Program
Lieutenant Michael R. Creter, Form60; Hartford Police Dept; L.O.C.K.U.P.
- Force Investigations
Systems Approach to Force Investigations
Chief Liam Duggan, Prior Lake Police Department
- Command
- Summit concludes
Celebrating 15 years
What you get
The Use of Force Summit brings together top law enforcement experts and practical training to help you stay ahead in use-of-force education, policy and investigations.
- Three days of expert trainingIntense presentations from top industry instructors on law enforcement, corrections, security force policies, training and investigations.
- Live keynotes every dayKeynotes and panels from experts across the country on the most important use-of-force topics.
- Materials you can take homeSample policies, presentations, videos and handouts to share with your agency.
- Meals includedContinental breakfast each day, coffee, tea and snacks throughout the day, and a full plated lunch each day. Snacks and refreshments at the Tuesday and Wednesday happy hour events. Dinner is not included.
- Certificate of attendanceA personalized training certificate with your attended hours, which may fulfill continuing education requirements.
- A national networkConnect with professionals from across the country and share ideas and lessons learned.
Hotel & venue
Mohegan Sun Resort
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Discounted room rate until November 13, 2026
Booking by phone? Mention group code DLG26. Get directions
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