Human Factors & the SOF

High-stakes, unpredictable use-of-force encounters demand clear understanding. This in-depth course equips law enforcement professionals with critical insights into human factors, enabling more accurate, factual, and objective investigations and training.

Gain Expertise in:

·         Human Performance Dynamics: Understand attention, vision, cognition, stress response, memory, and bias in use-of-force events.

·         Human Error Analysis: Learn to effectively evaluate and train on the role of human error.

·         Memory in Force Encounters: Decipher the complexities of memory and its impact on recall.

·         Optimal Interview Timing: Apply research-backed strategies for post-incident interviews.

·         Stress-Related Perceptions: Recognize visual and auditory distortions caused by stress.

·         Effective Interview Techniques: Master methods to enhance witness and officer recall.

·         Visual Perception in Incidents: Investigate the nuances of officer perspectives during events.

·         Avoiding Post-Incident Mistakes: Prevent critical errors in interview processes.

·         Use-of-Force Timelines: Grasp the actual speed of actions during encounters.

·         Improving Decision-Making: Refine officer skills through focused training.

·         Master Human Performance: Understand the critical human factors shaping use-of-force events.

·         Enhance Video Literacy: Analyze video effectively for accurate incident review.

·         Boost Investigative Confidence: Strengthen your process and minimize liability.

·         Optimize Training Strategies: Equip officers with evidence-based survival skills.

Course Details: 40.0 total credit hours

Blended Format: Starts April 20, 2026  (16.0 hours, self-paced), mandatory In-Person Sessions May 5-7, 2026 (24.0 hours, PCC Law Enforcement Training Center, 2096 Central Park Drive, Winterville, NC, room #107), Concludes May 15, 2026. Designed for all experience levels. FREE for North Carolina Law Enforcement Officers.

About the Instructor: Major David L. Anderson

With 28 years in law enforcement, including 17 years on SWAT (leading as both team leader and commander), Major Anderson is a leading expert in police use of force, training, and critical incident review. He currently heads the Special Operations Bureau at the Greenville Police Department. Holding advanced certifications in force science and video examination, he's trained thousands in use of force and tactical interventions. An Adjunct Professor at East Carolina University, he shapes law enforcement standards statewide.

Have questions? Please contact our administrative assistant at (252) 493-7238, or sjharris841@my.pittcc.edu.

This course has no requirements.

Price: $125.00 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)

Date: Apr 20, 2026

Time: From 12:00 am to 12:00 am

Building: LWEB

Room: SITE

Number of seats available: 20

Section: 176365

All Meetings:

* Meetings may be subject to change

This course meets at the following location:

2096 Central Park Drive , Winterville NC 28590