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Understanding Force Encounters Through Science and Research

Force Science advances expert decision-making, performance, and honest accountability in public safety. Their team of physicians, attorneys, policing experts, psychologists and human performance researchers focuses on understanding and optimizing how civilians and law enforcement make decisions and perform in high-stress situations.

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The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Barnes v. Felix, a case that could redefine how officers’ split-second decisions are judged
A pivotal 2020 case examines how TASER logs and video footage can impact an ongoing debate surrounding police use of force
Science can redefine how we evaluate police actions, and ensure accountability that’s fair and just
The association’s position is that officers should be permitted to review BWC recordings before they are required to give a statement or write a report
Recent findings provide empirical evidence that motor movements, like the firearm draw performance, can be initiated before the startle response is completed
Whether aimed or not, it is clear that firearm assaults can be much faster than the time needed for an effective response
To better inform policies regarding the training and use of VNRs by law enforcement, emergency medicine doctors published their latest research
While consistent training can significantly improve outcomes, a flawless performance is improbable given the limits of human performance under stress
Attentional control can positively influence police officers’ emotional regulation and improve tactical decision-making
Little empirical evidence guides us on how much time is necessary to create an adequate reactionary gap