Studying the Science & Human Dynamics Behind Deadly Force Encounters
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2013/2014 Force Science Certification Course Schedules Released
"The Influence of Officer Positioning on Movement During a Threatening Traffic Stop Scenario."
Groundbreaking New Research Published:
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The Discovery Channel follows Force Science Researchers as they study risks posed by prone subjects.
"Force Science is right on target! I was a chief for 20 years, and this is some of the most incredible information I've ever seen. I recently retired, but my training staff continues to use your material all the time."
- Chief Ron Louie (ret.)
Hillsboro, OR PD
Fired Cartridge Case Ejection
Study From Semi-Automatic
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LawOfficer calls Force Science the "Harvard" of Police Training
In a recent article for lawofficer.com, Sgt. Charles E. Humes Jr. has high praise for the Force Science Analyst Certification Course. To read the article, click here.
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The Discovery Channel films Force Science study on memory and reaction
A Discovery Channel's "Daily Planet" filmed the Force Science team in Hillsboro, OR during a study to measure officer memory and reactions when faced with deadly force during traffic stops.
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Media Profiles
In a recent article for LawOfficer.com, Sgt. Charles E. Humes Jr. has high praise for the Force Science Analyst Certification Course. To read the full article, click here.
"Hillsboro police and Force Science Institute hold traffic stop study on officer memory, safety" Article published in the Oregonian Newspaper in April 2012.
In tandem with Dr. Bill Lewinski's Keynote Address at the 2010 TREXPO West Law Enforcement Conference, POLICE magazine ran a feature on Force Science. Read the article here.
2013/2014 Training Schedule
April 22-26, 2013
SOLD OUT
Location: Alexandria, VA
Host: Department of Homeland Security
September 16-20, 2013
Location: Alexandria, VA
Host: Department of Homeland Security
October 14-18, 2013
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Host: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
November 11-15, 2013
Location: Alexandria, VA
Host: Department of Homeland Security
Eight additional 2014 Force Science® Certification Courses will be announced soon.
FS Newsletters
Force Science News #188
Overcoming the "Achilles heel" of use-of-force investigations, Part 1.
Force Science News #187
Case Studies: How Force Science Analysts helped accused officers
Force Science News #186
Readers speak up about ER docs and suspected police abuse
Force Science News #185
Cops not guilty in mistaken killing of child + Scan patterns, OIS's & the Lizard
Recent Articles
To see a list of featured articles on this website click here.
Title: New Developments in Understanding the Behavioral Science Factors in the “Stop Shooting” Response
Authors: William Lewinski & Christa Redmann
Publication: Law Enforcement Executive Forum
Title: To Shoot or Not to Shoot: Response and Interpretation of Response to Armed Assailants
Authors: Matthew J. Sharps &
Adam B. Hess
Publication: The Forensic Examiner
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To see a list past issues on this website click here.
