Donald Back

With 31 years of experience in law enforcement, Donald Back has dedicated his career to the advancement of skill-based training and professional education. His passion for high-quality instruction began when he became a certified Police Use of Force Instructor, and since then, he has trained a diverse range of audiences, including municipal staff, undergraduate students, and customer service professionals.

As a Master Instructor, Donald has spent over 20 years in training and supervisory roles, instructing thousands of law enforcement officers in:

• Defensive Tactics & De-escalation Strategies
• Firearms Training & Safety
• Scenario-Based Learning & Decision-Making

Beyond his work with a police service, Donald has also been an instructor at prestigious institutions, including:

• Ontario Police College – Teaching defensive tactics and fitness
• Canadian Police College – Leading scenario-based training programs

Expertise in Use of Force & Policy Development

Donald’s extensive experience extends beyond instruction. He has served on several Ontario Provincial committees, providing expertise on Use of Force legislation, policies, and procedures. Currently, he conducts expert legal reviews of Use of Force incidents for municipal officers and retail security staff.

Applied Research & Collaboration

Donald has contributed to applied research in law enforcement best practices, working under contract with the Ontario Provincial Government to study Use of Force decision-making. He has also collaborated with the University of Toronto on international research focused on police physiology, performance, and resiliency.

Policy Writing & Development

In addition to training, Donald is a skilled policy writer, having developed and written:

• Use of Force Policies
• Training & Complaints Procedures
• Specialized Policies for Municipalities