David Blake

Full list of David Blake results

• Unpacking implicit bias in policing

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  To truly understand implicit bias is to know it does not equate solely to racism or prejudice, but rather is a fundamental way human beings function

• Guardian vs. warrior: The many roles of a police officer

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  A cop is a servant who protects the public from evils (guardian) while also having the skill and courage to fight in battles (warrior)

• Survey: Is proactive policing slowing down?

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  Survey of officers provides insight into today's environment for LE

• How UOF evaluation is changing (and how to improve UOF decision making)

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  The erosion of the Graham standard is occurring on many different levels and in many different ways — not all of them in the courtroom

• What officers really need to know about the 21-foot kill zone

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  Each circumstance is unique and while action/reaction time is vital to the equation, there are many other pieces for consideration when using deadly force

• How to improve officer training for high-risk traffic stops

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  The problem with ever-increasing stress during critical incidents such as a HRTS is found in an associated decrease in critical thinking abilities

• What agencies need to know about the limitations of body cam technology

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  A camera may have perfect visual acuity, but it has no perception whatsoever — only the human brain can perceive and process the significance of the incoming data

• How you can get more and better sleep off duty

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  There is no shortage of proof that police officers are working fatigued — evidenced by the sometimes fatal errors that occur as a result

• Truly test your officers with reality-based training

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  RBT is an extremely well planned method of putting officers in the most realistic situations with the most realistic equipment while using some basic psychological methods to ensure the training “sticks”

• 2 pedestrian stop safety tips that could save your life

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  Any discussion about pedestrian stops is not complete until we review two major areas: 'moving in" and 'contact/cover"

• Rethinking officer safety tactics during pedestrian stops

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  Such a stop is based on suspected criminal activity, so treat it as the dangerous situation it is

• How to apply Force Science findings to policy and training

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  Practical application of Force Science research has obvious and identifiable prerequisites, but the benefits in officer safety may be immeasurably great