Hindsight Attribution: Video Evidence
Video cameras and Body cams are everywhere now. They’re supposed to give us a clear picture of what happens during police encounters. And sometimes, they do. But what if that
Video cameras and Body cams are everywhere now. They’re supposed to give us a clear picture of what happens during police encounters. And sometimes, they do. But what if that
The Pitfalls of Video Evidence in Investigations Video evidence can be a powerful tool in investigations, offering a visual record of events that seems clear and conclusive. However, as Jamie
The draft of the Human Factors Check list is a living document. Please leave thoughts and ideas you have regarding the use of the Check-List for others to gain from
Use of Force; Policy Matters (pre and post-incident) : As a Use of Force instructor for the past several years, as well as an expert in human factors and an
Defining Consistency In An Inherently Inconsistent Profession. Articles generate thought, thoughts provoke discussions, discussions catalyzeimprovement. This commentary highlights some points from the article, “Pondering PastPractice: Why Consistency Is So Important
How do we best extrapolate training from the video evidence of a critical incident? Simply stated, when we review a video and we do not have all of the facts
After reading Michael Abrashoff’s “Turning the worst ship in the Navy into the best” I was inspired to convert some of the concepts into applicable information for law enforcement. One
Cops are super-humans. They can override the inherent limitations of their minds and bodies because they’ve been trained to do so. They can move quicker, think faster and see, hear
As an experienced investigator, a national investigations trainer and a court certified expert witness I have been directly involved in or analyzed and evaluated scores of use-of-force investigations. Not surprisingly,
Finding the Perfect Blend of Technicality and Specialized Knowledge For Your Agency ~ Shifting the focus from “what are you looking at?” to “what are you looking for?” ~ The
A look at “Shared Cognition” as a concept and theory in Law Enforcement In a critical incident involving law enforcement, shared cognition refers to the collective mental processes and communication
Part One of a Two Part Series – Understanding the nature of perceptual distortions and their potential impact on the appearance of an officer’s real-time judgment is crucial. (https://rumble.com/v1eajya-body-cam-officer-involved-deadly-shooting-nash-fiske.-nov-4.-wisconsin.html) This
Part Two of the Two Part Series: The Totality of Facts and Circumstances from the Officers Perspective; Investigation and Evaluation of Use-of-Force – considering attentional resources and the associated memory
Looming Effects Related to Visual Principles and the Effects on Video Review and Examination: When combined with the distortive effects of a fish-eye lens, the visual principle of looming creates
General Perception Issues; Analysis of Force Through Video Review and Examination The phenomenon where an officer involved in a critical incident may perceive a weapon where there is none, or
There’s a large misunderstanding about the “objective standard” in use of force. CIR’s Jamie Borden clears up some of the errors that occur in the application of the force standard.
The difference is between the the human eye (the larger 50 mm photo) and the Axon 4 camera is striking. These pictures are taken from the exact same spot. Summary:
A look at the application of Action v. Reaction in police use of force and in the Investigative Protocol. Special thanks to Virtra and Force Science for the tools to
1. Clarity and Understanding: Defining terms in a use-of-force policy helps provide clarity and avoid ambiguity. Different stakeholders, including officers, supervisors, legal experts, and the public, may have varying interpretations
