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New Video Training Program Seeks To Counter Biases in OISs

New scenario-based training intended to reveal and overcome biases in shooting decisions is being offered to departments by a research team from Washington State University-Spokane. Called Counter Bias Training Simulation (CBTSim), the program takes shoot/don’t-shoot video to a new level of authenticity and performance assessment, according to its principal developer, Dr. Lois James, a native...
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Staying “Left of Bang”: What To See And Do To Prevent Deadly Attacks

“It’s better to detect sinister intentions early than respond to violent actions late.” That blunt truth of survival, stated by Gavin de Becker, author of the bestseller The Gift of Fear, is the propelling theme of a new book that in 200 crisp pages captures the “blood and fire lessons” of a Marine Corps training...
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New Project Seeks “Reliable” Tool For Measuring OISs

A new research project getting underway at Washington State University in Spokane aims to develop a means to “dramatically improve the ability to measure police officer performance in deadly force encounters, and thus evaluate the impact of management and training practices.” The result “has the potential to help save lives” as well as to “increase...
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Force Science To Bring Unique New Research-Based Police Driving Training To A Computer Screen Near You

Force Science to bring unique new research-based police driving training to a computer screen near you. A new collaboration between the Force Science Research Center and the producer of ground-breaking computerized training programs could soon radically alter the way officers learn to drive on high-speed pursuits, Code 3 calls, and conventional patrol. “The results will...
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New IES Simulator Unveiled At The Force Science Research Center

The first production model of the world’s newest and most sophisticated digital, high-definition use-of-force simulation system has been donated to the Force Science Research Center to deepen its investigations into officer-involved shootings and other lethal confrontations. The results may ultimately help protect your life on the street and your career and freedom in court. Presentation...
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