153: Staying out of Trouble: Best Practices, Use of Force, and the Law w/ ret. Lt. Tom Ovens, Police Training Solutions

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Cops are handicapped. Cops are scared to do their jobs. Rather than fixate on these narratives, the most critical and constructive thing cops can do is to TRAIN. This goes from physical fitness, to tactics, to mental fortitude, and legal knowledge. Knowledge is power, and articulation and awareness are game changers. Enter our guest on this episode:
It is my pleasure to share an absolute training expert and resource in the region and beyond for policing: Tom Ovens. Tom developed in his law enforcement careers in Auburn and Seattle, working through various assignments including Training, Force Review, and more. His expertise led him to became a court-recognized expert in use of force matters, and after retiring as an LT, he operates and trains officers through Police Training Solutions.
We dive into a range of topics through our discussion, with the goal of helping officers identify what they can do to keep themselves sharp and safe (physically and legally)!
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Tom retired after thirty years of service with the Auburn and Seattle Police Departments. Tom was most recently assigned to the Seattle Police Force Review Unit/Force Investigations Team, FRU/FIT, where he reviewed and conducted investigations in police use of force. Prior to working in the FRU, Tom worked in the Office of Police Accountability and the training unit of the

He has extensive experience in patrol and detective work, supervising and training law enforcement officers, and review of, creation of and implementation of policy. He provides a unique and valuable perspective on how agencies and officers can best navigate the fluid and constantly changing environment that they must now operate in. He is a recognized expert in use of force, training, patrol work, police procedure, police supervision, patrol procedures, tactics, tactical operations, and investigations. Tom is a certified Force Analyst through the Force Science Institute and his work was featured in their news line.

http://www.policetrainingsolutions.com/

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