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Tier Talk Podcast: Breaking down use of force

Anthony Gangi sits down with UOF expert Michael Wohlfert and discusses how and why UOF is employed, recent changes to UOF, and recent events in which UOF was applied

November 04, 2016 02:40 PM • 
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Recently, law enforcement use of force has been under serious scrutiny. Questions center on “how” and “why” use of force is employed.

In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi sits down with Michael Wohlfert, a use of force expert. Topics include a detailed description of how and why use of force is employed, recent changes to use of force, and recent events in which use of force was applied.

About Michael Wolhfert
Michael Wolhfert has been studying all factions of empty hand and armed defensive tactics for the past 20 years. He is a martial artist, law enforcement professional and member of Law Enforcement Special Operations Group. He is a recipient of outstanding instructor and meritorious service awards.

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Tier Talk
Tier Talk, hosted by Corrections1 columnist Anthony Gangi, features interviews with industry experts, conversations about hot topics and pressing issues, and offers lessons to new staff and old about the evolving and ever-changing field of corrections.