Welcome to the Application of Force Science Research – Discerning Critical Performance Elements training course. In complex, rapidly unfolding, dynamic and threatening situations, human performance elements are often difficult to discern, particularly for the uninformed or uninterested. This presentation will focus on multiple cases where FS was able to detect critical performance elements that were influential in clarifying the incident for the trier of fact. The sequence will involve a brief case presentation, the FS research supporting the application of that element to the case, and an animation illustrating the effect.
This course will also focus on areas including:
- Identifying critical human performance factors
- Applying forensic science research to real cases
- Using animation to clarify incident dynamics
Our training experts recommend this course for all officers, ranks, and command staff.
Instructor: William J. Lewinski, Ph.D.
Dr. Lewinski is the co-founder and executive director of the Force Science ® Institute. He is a leading behavioral scientist whose work has focused on the intensive study of human dynamics involved in high stress, life-threatening encounters. He has a Ph.D. in Police Psychology and is a professor emeritus of Law Enforcement at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he taught for more than 28 years, was an L.E. Program Director and also chair of the Department of Government.
- Credit Hours: 1.5
- Class ID: 25-24-2-A1
- Area: 206
- Topic: Use of Force
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