Archive for August, 2007
Force Science News #79: Distractions and Aggressive Subjects; What a New Study and Past Experience Tell Us
Force Science News #79
Distractions and aggressive subjects;
what a new study and past experience tell us
Researchers from the University of Kentucky confirmed recently what skillful cops have known for years: well-timed, well-crafted distractions can derail difficult suspects from violent intentions.
The researchers tested this theory with drunks, but according to behavioral scientist Dr. Bill Lewinski, executive director of the Force Science Research Center, their findings are relevant to a wide variety of tough-to-handle subjects, including the drug addled, the mentally ill, and the emotionally distraught or irate. Lewinski teaches distraction techniques in the law enforcement program at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Force Science News #78: New Studies to Reveal Best Methods for Peak-Performance Training
Force Science News #78
August 10, 2007
New studies to reveal best methods for peak-performance training
Two major new studies of how best to train officers to maximize their street skills and win against potentially deadly suspects are being launched by the Force Science Research Center.
One project will focus on finding and teaching the most effective techniques for verbally gaining cooperation and preventing assaults by difficult-to-control subjects, such as the criminally inclined, the mentally ill, the drunk and drugged, and the developmentally impaired.
