The Chief of Police from Roselle, IL, James R. Kruger, recently attended the "Investigating Use of Force for Field Supervisors" seminar and had high praise for the instructor, Chief Charles Gruber, and the content of the material:

"Recently I had the opportunity to attend Reid's "Investigating Use of Force for Field Supervisors" class conducted by Chief Charles Gruber. Knowing Chief Gruber's qualifications and expertise in this area I was not surprised to find the course to be topical and timely for our profession today.

The issues covered take into consideration the differences in communities and agencies as well as their corresponding cultures so that there is not a cookie cutter approach. He also brings years of experience investigating use of force incidents across the country from the on street conduct all the way to the policy level. While the subject matter is complex, Chief Gruber breaks it down in a systematic approach for the field supervisor.

Our organization is currently sending the entire management team as an organizational change initiative to institutionalize the methods Chief Gruber advocates in the proper investigation of a use of force event by our officers. We owe it to our community and our police officers to insure that the rights of our officers as well as the public are protected.

I believe it is essential for all law enforcement administrators to avail their street supervisors as well as their command staff the opportunity to attend this course. The material presented not only gives the supervisor the tools necessary after a use of force event, but training and policy considerations for commanders prior to such an event. I would recommend this course to all of my colleagues and look forward to a sequel focused on command staff officers in the future.