COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course uses behavioral science of human performance to better comprehend the often-misunderstood reactions to dynamic environments and high-risk encounters. Over the course of 16 hours, attendees will be expected to participate in in-depth conversations about the often-dysfunctional relationship between human factors and the criminal justice system. We will discuss some of the high-profile cases where force has been used and then analyze officer response after discussing human performance in critical incidents.

 The goal of this course is to improve human performance during critical incidents and enhance future investigations. The training increases the attendee’s understanding of how human factors often challenge and contradict the officer’s ability to accurately analyze and then address dangerous situations. This course also raises awareness of human performance factors commonly applied to other professional disciplines that impact the successful application of force and de-escalation techniques.

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