The Force Science Institute regrets to announce the passing of Ed Nowicki, one of our nation’s most outstanding law enforcement leaders. Edward J. Nowicki, founder of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, left this life on December 5, 2019. ILEETA has announced that memorials in Ed’s name may be made to the: National...Read More
VirTra and the Force Science Institute have partnered up to provide scholarship awards for twelve peace officers to attend a five-day Force Science Analyst Certification course so more officers can obtain a higher level of learning. The following winners are as follows: Polk County Sheriff’s Office, IowaSaint Peter Police Department, MinnesotaStoughton Police Department, MassachusettsO’Fallon Police...Read More
Washington State University (WSU), in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST), is working to identify a comprehensive set of critical skills required for leadership in the public safety sector. This survey is for Law Enforcement, Corrections, Parole & Probation, Fire, EMS, and Telecommunications/Dispatch. Force Science encourages public safety personnel at...Read More
VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI), a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational, and commercial markets, has partnered with Force Science Institute to create realistic training and education for law enforcement officers, which is backed by the science of human performance. The formal partnership builds on the two companies’ relationship, which was...Read More
Dr. Bill Lewinski will kick off the 107th Annual Training Conference and Police/Security Expo for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police on Tuesday, June 25, in Atlantic City, NJ. The Conference combines prominent speakers and training professionals, high-profile incident reviews, and valuable leadership insights for police executives. The Annual Police/Security Expo is one of...Read More
From 2008 to 2017, more than half a million law enforcement officers were assaulted—most by people using personal weapons. While each incident is unique, this trend points toward the need for safer contact and interview techniques. The key to making such encounters safer: effective conflict communications. This webinar will focus on the importance of proper...Read More
The National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association is conducting a national online survey of officer involved shootings involving pistol-mounted red dot sights. This 5-10 minute survey is designed to collect data on pistol and sight characteristics, pre-incident and training information, incident details, and performance. Local, state, and federal law enforcement who have been involved in...Read More
Sergeant Mike Miller, Cincinnati Police Department, is seeking recommendations for reading materials that can effectively prepare officers for promotional exams. Sgt. Miller is interested in materials to prepare for first-line supervisory positions, as well as executive level positions. If you have recommendations for Mike, he would appreciate your help! You may send your suggestions to...Read More
In her timely two and a half hour presentation, Dr. Lois James, one of the nation’s leading law enforcement researchers, shares what science has to say about the contentious subject of racial bias among police. Among the pressing questions she will approach are: Are law enforcement officers influenced by racial bias but don’t know it?...Read More
