Welcome to the Limitations of Video for Use of Force Investigations training course. This presentation examines the intersection of police practices, law, video technology, and human performance, focusing on the limitations of body camera footage in capturing the officer’s experience during critical incidents. Featuring recent cases from the Force Science Consulting Division, it shows how human perception, memory, and decision-making can differ from what is seen on video. Attendees will explore how these discrepancies affect investigations and litigation, and why a deeper understanding of these factors is essential for fair and accurate accountability in policing.
This course will also focus on areas including:
- Understanding how body camera footage may not fully capture an officer’s perspective during critical incidents
- Exploring discrepancies between perception, memory, and video evidence
- Analyzing how video misinterpretation can impact accountability, case outcomes, and public perceptions
Our training experts recommend this course for all officers, ranks, and command staff.
Instructor: Von Kliem
With nearly 30 years in the criminal justice profession, Von worked as a civilian police officer, attorney, educator, and author. Von is the executive editor of the Force Science News, a senior policy attorney for Lexipol, and is co-owner of Von Kliem Consulting, LLC, where he trains and consults on constitutional policing, use of force analysis, crisis communications, and trauma-informed interviewing. Von is licensed to practice law in VA and KS.
- Credit Hours: 1
- Class ID: (25-23-2-A1
- Area: 206
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