This course examines how cognitive bias and human physiology influence critical decision-making, post-incident review, and use-of-force evaluations. Through an exploration of hindsight bias, supervisors learn how outcomes can improperly shape judgments of officer reasonableness and why force decisions must be evaluated based on the information available to the officer at the time. The course also provides an evidence-based overview of prone restraint deaths, explaining the biomechanics and physiology that contribute to medical collapse, including metabolic acidosis and respiratory compromise. Together, these sessions equip supervisors with practical tools to conduct fair, objective investigations, improve training and policy decisions, and reduce organizational risk by aligning supervisory practices with science, law, and professional standards.
