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NAVIGATING THE USE OF FORCE INVESTIGATION
MAY 19-22, 2025
NAVIGATING CRUNCH TIME: WHY THE FIRST 96 HOURS MATTER
JEKYLL ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER
75 BEACHVIEW DR N
JEKYLL ISLAND, GA 31527
Presented by Lance LoRusso, Esq.
Thought Leader & Expert on Use of Force & National FOP Attorney of the Year 2021
ABOUT THE FORCE FORUM
The Force Forum is a training conference for public safety professionals and attorneys who represent them. The conference is for those seeking best practices and cutting-edge research on investigating and defending use of force. The theme for this year’s program is navigating the crunch time immediately following an OIS or critical incident. Our expert speakers will share best practices and strategies for navigating potential pitfalls beginning with on-scene response to the first critical days after an incident. Attendees will hear lessons and stories from experts, attorneys and LEO clients who have lived through this crunch time.
“The entire event was spectacular. Maybe the most simultaneously in-depth and holistic law enforcement training I’ve ever attended.”
Chris Harvey
Executive Director, GA POST Council
“Lance’s presentation was fantastic information. Easily one of the best speakers in the business.”
“All content was strong. The entire program was beneficial, and I look forward to the next Force Forum!”
Attendance By Invitation Only
This training is for sworn Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement UOF Instructors, Law Enforcement Administrators, and Attorneys representing Law Enforcement ONLY. The training is presented at the Executive / Management level.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
General LE training blocks addressing a variety of topics around the use of force and defending the use of force. We have GA POST approval and are seeking approval by GACP for Georgia Chief Executive credit.
If you need assistance with POST or CLE credits from states other than Georgia, please contact Didi Nelson for assistance: didinelson905@gmail.com
REGISTRATION FEE:
Until May 1:
General Registration: $650
FOP Members ONLY: $600
After May 1:
General Registration: $700
FOP Members ONLY: $650
Seats are filling quickly! We understand it takes time to get approval for training and travel. Let us know you are getting approval to attend. We will honor the early bird fee even if you complete your registration payment after May 1.
For General Registration:CLICK TO REGISTER For FOP Members ONLY:
CLICK TO REGISTER
Hotel And Travel Information
Download the PDF Here.
Travel information will also be emailed to all attendees upon registration and payment.
Questions?
Contact Conference Coordinator Didi Nelson
didinelson905@gmail.com
404-310-1987
Monday, May 19
Registration: 3 PM – 4 PM
Welcome Reception: 4 PM – 6 PM
Tuesday, May 20
08:00 – 8:30
Getting to the “Whydunit” – Unravelling the WHY of the Use of Force Investigation
Lance J. LoRusso, Esq., Principal Attorney LoRusso Law Firm/Blue Line Lawyer Institute
08:30 – 10:00
The Latest Force Science Research: Conquering the Unexpected
Bill Lewinski, Ph.D., Executive Director
Force Science
10:00 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 1:00
The Latest Force Science Research: Conquering the Unexpected
Bill Lewinski, Ph.D., Executive Director
Force Science
11:30 – 11:45
Break
11:30 – 12:30
Working Lunch: Obstacles to Effective Use of Force Investigations
Lance J. LoRusso, Esq., Principal Attorney
LoRusso Law Firm/Blue Line Lawyer Institute
12:30 – 12:45
Break
12:45 – 14:00
The Expert You Know – Finding and Using Experts
Lance J. LoRusso, Esq., Principal Attorney
LoRusso Law Firm/Blue Line Lawyer Institute
14:00
Adjourn
Wednesday, May 21
08:00 – 09:00
Imagine There’s Due Process: Putting in Framework to Protect Our Officers
Tamara Cummings, General Counsel
Illinois FOP Labor Council
09:00 – 09:30
Break
09:30 – 11:00
Imagine There’s Due Process, continued
11:00 – 11:15
Break
11:15 – 12:00
Working Lunch: The Role of Your Licensing Agency in a Use of Force Investigation
Michael Ayers, Executive Director, Georgia POST Council, Retired
Lance J. LoRusso, Esq., Principal Attorney
LoRusso Law Firm/Blue Line Lawyer Institute
12:00 – 12:15
Break
12:15 – 14:30
Maintaining Resiliency in the Face of an Investigation
Tina Jaeckle, Ph.D. and panel of LEO clients
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
14:30
Adjourn
Thursday, May 22
08:00 – 10:00
Managing the Crime Scene Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
10:00 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 11:30
The Complexity of Conflict Cases for Prosecutors: Analyzing the Constitutional Impact in Officer-Involved Cases
The Honorable D. Victor Reynolds Judge
Superior Court of Cobb County, Cobb Judicial Circuit
11:30 – 11:45
Pick up boxed lunch and go to Ballroom EG
11:45 – 12:30
Working Lunch: Legal Update on recent court decisions affecting defense of Use of Force
Ken Davis, Esq. Managing Attorney, LoRusso Law Firm
Lance J. LoRusso, Esq., Principal Attorney
LoRusso Law Firm/Blue Line Lawyer Institute
12:30 – 12:45
Break
13:00 – 14:00
What’s at Stake: Best Practices Moving Forward
Lance J. LoRusso, Esq., Principal Attorney
LoRusso Law Firm/Blue Line Lawyer Institute
14:00
Class Adjourns – End of Conference
Details to follow!
Breakfast and boxed lunches provided
Questions?
Contact Conference Coordinator Didi Nelson
didinelson905@gmail.com
404-310-1987
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