Archive for September, 2004
Force Science News #2: Will Traumatic Stress Sharpen Your Memory-or Sabotage It: What the Latest Findings Reveal
FORCE SCIENCE NEWS
Transmission #2
IN THIS EDITION:
I. Do the majority of people REALLY dislike cops? A new poll may surprise you.
II. The impact of traumatic stress on your memory…what the latest findings reveal.
I. POPULARITY CONTEST
As a cop, it’s easy to get the feeling that people don’t like you much, given the abundant ration of abuse you’re often hit with during a shift on the street.
But a new survey reported recently suggests otherwise.
Nearly 60% of U.S. registered voters polled say they have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the police, making cops the second most popular professional group in America.
Only the military ranked higher, with roughly an 80% rating.
Force Science News #1: New Findings On Shell Ejection Patterns Help Clear Officer on Trial for Murder
FORCE SCIENCE NEWS
Transmission #1
In this edition:
I. A NOTE FROM THE FORCE SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER
II. NEW FINDINGS ON SHELL EJECTION PATTERNS HELP CLEAR OFFICER
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER
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