Less Lethal Munitions: What They Are — and When to Use Them

April 30
Noon PST | 3:00 PM EST
Presented by A. David Berman

Less lethal munitions are critical tools in modern law enforcement — but their effectiveness depends on lawful deployment, proper selection, training, and clear policy guidance.

In this one-hour Shield Thursdays webinar, A. David Berman provides a practical, legally grounded overview of commonly deployed less lethal systems and the constitutional standards governing their use. This session will bridge tactical decision-making with use-of-force jurisprudence, risk management, and policy development.

Participants Will Learn:

• The major categories of less lethal munitions (impact projectiles, chemical agents, specialty rounds, and more)

• When deployment is tactically appropriate — and when it is not

• Fourth Amendment reasonableness standards governing less lethal force

• Crowd-control considerations and evolving case law trends

• Policy drafting essentials and training documentation strategies

• Civil liability exposure and risk mitigation best practices

This program is designed for chiefs, command staff, supervisors, use-of-force instructors, tactical team members, and municipal attorneys advising law enforcement agencies.

Shield Thursdays delivers focused, operationally practical, legally defensible training for today’s public safety professionals.

If your agency deploys less lethal tools — or is considering expanding its capabilities — this webinar is essential.