Restraint Chair Instructor (non-tactical)

March 26, 2026  
9am - 1pm PST (noon - 4pm East Coast)
Virtually led via Zoom

No travel cost ♦ No per diem cost ♦ No hotel cost ♦ No lesson plan development time and cost.
            The use of restraint chairs in the United States has a complex history, shaped by evolving standards, legal challenges, and public scrutiny. While these devices remain a tool for managing high‑risk situations, their misuse has led to tragic outcomes and costly litigation. Understanding this history and how to avoid these missteps are essential for agency leadership, officers and municipalities committed to safe, ethical, and defensible Restraint Chair practices.
            Legal standards governing restraint chair use are clear: agencies must develop evidence‑based guidance protocols and respect limitations designed to protect both staff and individuals in custody. Recent cases have demonstrated that failure to provide proper training can result in criminal charges, civil liability, and reputational damage. This program addresses those realities head‑on, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to meet professional and legal expectations.
            The IPICD Restraint Chair Instructor four-hour qualification program is a non‑tactical, instructor‑led online training designed to equip officers with evidence‑based knowledge, policy guidance, and real‑world case analysis—without hands‑on placement instruction. Participants will engage with real‑world video examples, case studies, and legal precedents that illustrate both appropriate and inappropriate uses. This evidence-driven approach ensures that graduates leave with practical tools to reduce risk and strengthen agency accountability.
            Upon successful completion, graduates are certified to train their colleagues in the non‑tactical, User Level use of restraint chairs within their own agencies. By combining policy instruction, legal analysis, and multimedia learning, this program empowers officers and correctional staff to protect themselves, their agencies, and the communities they serve. It is a must‑have credential for any professional committed to lawful, ethical, and effective restraint practices to minimize failure-to-train claims.
TOPICS

• Restraint Chair Foundations, History, and Purposes
• Evolution of Public Perceptions
• Legal Standards, Limitations
• Recent Restraint Chair Law Analysis, litigation outcomes, and liability trends
• Policy Integration and Alignment with Agency Procedures and Evidence-Based Protocols
• Developing a Culture and Climate of Safety
• Embedding Officer Observations and Monitoring
• Group case study analysis
• Framework for Teaching User Level Content to Colleagues

TUITION:      $375 per person, non-IPICD members; $325, IPICD members. Tuition includes digital lesson guide, digital handouts, virtually led instruction, online assessment, and certificate.
 

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