Association of Force Investigators

Insightful, intense, and informative – the Force Investigators track at this year's Use of Force Summit will be a journey into the critical nuances of force investigations. Our attendees are set to dive deep into industry-leading sessions with experts who are reshaping investigative approaches. ? From understanding the limitations of video evidence to applying science-based interviewing techniques, each session is crafted to address the real-world challenges of use-of-force investigations. ? We’re thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of instructors, including Paul Taylor, PhD, Eric Daigle, Von Kliem, Nicole F., Matt Botterbusch, Corporal Kevin Selverian, Christian Cory, and Lt. Collin M. Congleton, JD, CPM. Their unmatched expertise and practical insights are equipping investigators with tools and strategies that support fair, thorough, and professional investigations. ? Only 26 days until the start of the 2024 Use of Force Summit, secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e347Gr_v

35 Days Until the 2024 Use of Force Summit! Have you reviewed the schedule yet? ? https://lnkd.in/eQFfJP9W Attendees of the DLG Use of Force Summit will experience?45+ expert-led sessions?over three days, covering law enforcement, corrections, security force policies, training, and investigations. This year, we spotlight five industry-leading keynote speakers who will provide the training and knowledge you need to excel for your agency and community. Join Keynote Speakers Eric Daigle, Kevin Dillon Lt. (ret), Dr. William J. Lewinski, Paul Taylor, PhD, Geoffrey Desmoulin, PhD RKin PLEng, and all of our amazing trainers at the 2024 Summit! Hurry! Early bird pricing for the Summit ends soon. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ew_Ctuwg

Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office investigators attended incredible training this week with the authoritative Paul Taylor, PhD from the Association of Force Investigators. Thank you to Wichita State University and Michael Birzer who have been great partners in hosting evidence-based law enforcement training. Shout out to Matt Lynch for helping to bring this important investigative training back to Wichita.

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In Episode 5 of the New View Police Podcast, Dr. Paul Taylor talks with Chief Liam Duggan a police executive, national law enforcement trainer, and systems thinker. https://lnkd.in/g99VqGXU

Register now and join us on July 8 for a one-day virtual program, Introduction to Human Factors for Force Investigations & Analysis (Register: https://lnkd.in/ee5zD5Dh), with Paul Taylor, PhD. This course offers participants an exclusive opportunity to gain insights into the latest human factors research and learn how to apply it to law enforcement use of force investigations and analysis. You will explore key human factors concepts such as vision, perception, attention, decision-making, movement time, the influence of tools, tactics, and training, human error, and memory. By the end of this program, you will have a solid understanding of these concepts and the skills to apply them to real-world use of force cases. Don't miss this chance to enhance your expertise and improve your investigative techniques. Register Now ? https://lnkd.in/ee5zD5Dh

It was wonderful to have Paul Taylor, PhD back on the Bullpen to talk about his important research relating to officer transitions between firearm and Taser. Thanks for you time and sharing your expertise with the law enforcement training community Paul!

If you are an attorney who works on cases involving police use of force or body worn cameras; needs CLE credits; and/or just wants to spend three days in Miami Beach, you should consider attending the Axon Legal Summit. There will be an outstanding line up of speakers and most of the sessions qualify for CLE credits! You can learn more about the summit and/or register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gEi4mtzt Amy Nguyen; Axon

ONE DAY AWAY: There’s still time to register and join Lexipol for tomorrow’s #webinar with Paul Taylor, PhD, Chief (Ret.) Michael Ranalli and attorney Laura Scarry, “Priming: How Available Information Leads to Undesirable Police Outcomes.” https://lnkd.in/gy6z9PgJ

There are still a few seats available for our 4-day dual certification course, Introduction to Human Factors and Interviews for Force Investigations that is being hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Safety on April 29-May 2, 2024. Please see the attached flyer for more information!