Force Science News #139: Midnight shift and health risks: New study tells sobering truths
Officers who predominately work midnights are at greater risk of developing severe health problems than civilians and other cops, especially if they average more than about 90 minutes of overtime per week and have trouble sleeping.
This is established in a new study by an 8-member team of health experts, headed by Dr. John Violanti, a former state trooper and now a research associate professor at the State University of New York-Buffalo. Read the rest of this entry »
Force Science News #138: Two new case histories: Force Science and the aftermath of violent encounters
Editor’s note: If you’ve missed any Force Science News articles, be sure to visit the FS News archives on our Web site where you’ll find them all.
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How do principles of human behavior and memory stimulation studied in Force Science certification classes get applied in real-world policing?
Consider the recent experiences of 2 police trainers and Force Science graduates who played pivotal roles in significant use-of-force investigations, 1,700 miles and an international border apart. Read the rest of this entry »
Force Science News #137: Six updates of interest to Force Science readers
In this issue:
I. FSRC’s ground-breaking police driving program barrels toward the finish line
II. New patent will help expand research on unintended discharges
III. Can you sharpen your observation skills by studying great art?
IV. Civilian-oversight crowd gets a dose of Force Science
V. “Excited delirium” vs. “excited delirium syndrome”: A difference?
VI. “Star Tactic” video link Read the rest of this entry »
Force Science News #136: Emergency doctors confirm excited delirium DOES exist
In this edition:
I. Emergency doctors confirm excited delirium does exist
II. Congratulations to 86 new Force Science Analysts Read the rest of this entry »
Force Science News #135: “Point shooting” clarification…Plus: What new gaze pattern findings mean for your training & more
Training Note: The Force Science Certification Course scheduled for February 8-12, 2010 in San Jose, CA is now sold out. However, if you would like to be added to a waiting list for this course or would like to be notified of upcoming courses and have net yet asked to be put on the Force Science Early Notification List, please e-mail your contact information to: training@forcescience.org.
In this edition:
I. “Point shooting” clarification…Plus: What new gaze pattern findings mean for your training
II. Where to find the latest legal reports online for police psychologists, attorneys Read the rest of this entry »
