Archive for December, 2007
Force Science News #88: Ongoing Survey Seeks Consensus on What’s “Reasonable” Use of Force
Force Science News #88
December 29, 2007
In this issue:
I. Ongoing survey seeks consensus on what’s “reasonable” use of force
II. Violence in schools report now fully detailed on-line.
III. Happy New Year!
I. Ongoing survey seeks consensus on what’s “reasonable” use of force
When the U.S. Supreme Court declared in its landmark case Graham v. Connor that force used by law officers must be “objectively reasonable,” Sam Faulkner had a question:
What’s “reasonable”?
Force Science News #87: “Canadian Response” Technique Brings Quick Restraint of Combative, Super-Strong Subjects, FSRC Advisor Tells Excited Delirium Conference
Force Science News #87
December 18, 2007
I. “Canadian Response” technique brings quick restraint of combative, super-strong subjects, FSRC advisor tells excited delirium conference
II. FSRC to bring reality to English Parliament
I. “Canadian Response” technique brings quick restraint of combative, super-strong subjects, FSRC advisor tells excited delirium conference
[View this article with photos on PoliceOne.com]
A technique for “working smarter rather than harder” to restrain unusually strong, combative subjects was described by an advisor to the Force Science Research Center at a recent international conference on in-custody deaths that featured presentations by nearly 20 of the world’s leading authorities on excited delirium (ED).
Force Science News #86: “Lethality Assessment” Helps Gauge Danger from Domestic Disputes
Force Science News #86
December 02, 2007
I. “Lethality Assessment” helps gauge danger from domestic disputes
II. New study provides realistic look at school crimes
III. One agency’s innovation for easing shift fatigue
I. “Lethality Assessment” helps gauge danger from domestic disputes
Officers from nearly 60 departments in Maryland have begun using a research-based “lethality assessment” checklist in hopes of preventing homicides and suicides that might otherwise evolve from heated domestic disputes.
As part of their intervention at domestic calls, officers put a quick series of pointed questions to the apparent victims (usually females) in these incidents. Depending on the answers they get, they may immediately call a domestic-violence counselor to guide the victim in taking positive action to protect herself.
