Description

This module equips security professionals with the tools and knowledge to implement these strategies in the field, enabling them to use force while respecting human rights and reducing thus legal risks. When an incident occurs, security professionals need to know how to apply the Graduated Response model to apply an appropriate and responsible solution.

Goals

• Understand and apply the Graduated Response model during incidents
• Know the de-escalation strategies and communication skills for each threat level, as well as their limits
• Understand and apply the human rights principles that guide the use of force

Modules

1. General Behaviours
2. Use of force
3. Use of force and IHL

Key Points

• Use of Force
• IHL
• Distinction
• Proportionality
• Precaution

Sources

• Federal Act on Private Security Services provided Abroad (PSSA)
• Ordinance of 24 June 2015 on Private Security Services provided Abroad (OPSA)
• The Montreux Document
• The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials
• Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
• The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
• International Humanitarian Law
• *Other necessary sources can be found directly in our module