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Community Lesson Plan

Pretti: Interference Isn’t Self‑Defense

Learning Objectives (3)

1. Understand why civilians—especially permit holders—must not interfere with arrests.
   • Example: A permit holder steps toward officers to “help,” increasing danger for everyone.
2. Distinguish proper control tactics from misconduct.
   • Example: A knee strike to gain control is proper; kicking a cuffed subject is misconduct.
3. Identify key control‑tactic failures that escalate force.

• Example: No one calls “arm control” or “cuffing,” causing confusion and unnecessary force.

Learning Outcomes (3)

1. Participants can explain why interference is unsafe and unlawful.
2. Participants can identify proper vs. improper officer actions.
3. Participants can recall essential review questions used in evaluating incidents.

Lesson Sequence (3)

1. Thesis & Context: Interference isn’t self‑defense; Pretti placed himself in the situation.
2. Control Tactics vs. Misconduct: Standard tactics explained; misconduct behaviors identified.
3. Failures & Review Questions: Communication failures, lack of “Gun!” announcement, and key review questions.

Assessment Tools (3)

1. Scenario Discussion: Participants explain why an armed civilian approaching an arrest is unsafe.
2. Quick Knowledge Check: Five short questions on tactics, misconduct, and review standards.
3. Verbal Summary: Participants restate the thesis and identify one proper and one improper action.