Archive for July, 2006
Force Science News #49: Early Findings in New Study Confirm: More Training Brings Better Response & Memory in High-Intensity Encounters
Force Science News #49
July 21, 2006
EARLY FINDINGS IN NEW STUDY CONFIRM: MORE TRAINING BRINGS BETTER RESPONSE & MEMORY IN HIGH-INTENSITY ENCOUNTERS
Initial research has been completed in a major new study that may eventually help improve police performance during high-intensity events, like shootings or life-threatening pursuits, and define what an officer can reasonably be expected to remember about such incidents afterward.
Force Science News #48: New Study Launched on “Hit Probability”: What’s Your Real Risk from Surprise Gunfire…& What’s Your Best Protection?
Force Science News #48
July 7, 2006
In this issue:
I. NEW STUDY LAUNCHED ON “HIT PROBABILITY”: WHAT’S YOUR REAL RISK FROM SURPRISE GUNFIRE…& WHAT’S YOUR BEST PROTECTION?
II. FREE ACCESS GRANTED TO VALUABLE COURT DECISION SUMMARIES
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I. NEW STUDY LAUNCHED ON “HIT PROBABILITY”: WHAT’S YOUR REAL RISK FROM SURPRISE GUNFIRE…& WHAT’S YOUR BEST PROTECTION?
What are the chances that a suspect who suddenly presents a gun and starts shooting as fast as he can will actually hit an officer he’s trying to kill?
At what distance will his accuracy significantly drop off?
Does playing video games measurably enhance his skill?
What’s an officer’s best reaction for avoiding fatal hits?
What training approaches will best ingrain ideal officer-survival responses in the most LEOs?
