Law Enforcement & The Use of Force in Modern Society

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

9000 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15237 United States
PSC 101
7/7/2026-8/4/2026
2:00 PM-3:30 PM EDT on Tue

Law Enforcement & The Use of Force in Modern Society

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

Students will learn and discuss relevant U.S. Supreme Court decisions governing the use of force under the 4th Amendment and 5th Amendment. Students will examine how use of force policies are established and how they have changed over time. Through the use of video and discussion, students will attempt to apply 4th and 5th Amendment rulings and agency policies to evaluate recent real-world use of force events.

Michael Opferman

Michael Opferman (Opie) has spent his career in federal law enforcement. He focused on immigration, customs, criminal fraud, human smuggling and trafficking, among others. He is currently an adjunct professor for La Roche’s Criminal Justice Department. In his spare time, he teaches Olympic line fencing, chess, and defensive tactics. He is also an amateur photographer.