Studying the Science & Human Dynamics Behind Deadly Force Encounters
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Fired Cartridge Case Ejection
Study From Semi-Automatic
Firearms Recently Published
The Discovery Channel follows Force Science Researchers as they study risks posed by prone subjects.
"Force Science is right on target! I was a chief for 20 years, and this is some of the most incredible information I've ever seen. I recently retired, but my training staff continues to use your material all the time."
- Chief Ron Louie (ret.)
Hillsboro, OR PD
Top Stories
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The 2012 Force Science Certification Course Schedule has been released
For a complete list of dates and registration information for the 2012 Force Science Certification Course click here.
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Fired Cartridge Case Ejection Study from Semi-Automatic Firearms Released
Dr. William Lewinski and other reseachers publish their findings on Cartridge Case Ejections from Semi-Automatic Firearms.
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Study on Prone Subjects Featured on Discovery Channel Program
A film crew from Discovery Channel's Daily Planet follows Force Science Reserachers to Hilsborrow, OR, to study risks posed by prone subjects.
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Force Science Launches New Website
Force Science has redesigned the organization's website to make their research, training information, and newsletters more accessible.
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Media Profiles
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In tandem with Dr. Bill Lewinski's Keynote Address at the 2010 TREXPO West Law Enforcement Conference, POLICE magazine ran a feature on Force Science. Read the article here.
Force Science Certification Course Instructor Dr. Matt Sztajnkrycer, FSI Executive Director Dr. Bill Lewinski and FSI's V.P. of Operations Scott Buhrmaster joined forces on an article for the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. Read the article here.
Training Schedule
January 16-20, 2012
SOLD OUT
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Host: Royal Candian
Mounted Police
February 20-24, 2012
SOLD OUT
Location: San Jose, CA
Host: San Jose Police Department
September 10-14, 2012
Location: Alexandria, VA
Host: Department of Homeland Security
FS Newsletters
To see a list past issues on this website click here.
Force Science News #188
Overcoming the "Achilles heel" of use-of-force investigations, Part 1.
Force Science News #187
Case Studies: How Force Science Analysts helped accused officers
Force Science News #186
Readers speak up about ER docs and suspected police abuse
Force Science News #185
Cops not guilty in mistaken killing of child + Scan patterns, OIS's & the Lizard
Recent Articles
To see a list of featured articles on this website click here.
Title: New Developments in Understanding the Behavioral Science Factors in the “Stop Shooting” Response
Authors: William Lewinski & Christa Redmann
Publication: Law Enforcement Executive Forum
Title: To Shoot or Not to Shoot: Response and Interpretation of Response to Armed Assailants
Authors: Matthew J. Sharps &
Adam B. Hess
Publication: The Forensic Examiner
