"Less-Lethal Weapons and Police Tactics" Workshop

Modern law enforcement tactics increasingly emphasize the use of “less-lethal”
weapons over the direct application of lethal force. Among the most commonly
deployed are incapacitating tools such as pepper spray, tasers, and batons. While
often promoted as being virtually harmless, these weapons can actually be quite
dangerous but with proper knowledge and preparation many of their effects can be
controlled or avoided entirely.

This workshop includes detailed information on all known "less-lethal" weapons,
their effects, and under what conditions they may be employed by law enforcement.
Preparations for possible exposure to chemical weapons and simple treatment
techniques will be covered. There will also be a presentation covering the basics
of situational awareness, police behavior and tactics, and how this knowledge can
help keep you safe and effective in the street.

Convergence Center
627 Smith Ave. S.
St. Paul, Minnesota