This is the third installment of our series examining the concept of, "Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action". In Part I we detailed our opinions of the good and bad of Speed. In Part II we evaluated how Surprise can be both beneficial and costly. Now, in Part III, we will evaluate the term, "Violence of Action". Words provide powerful images in the American … [Read more...]
Police Executive Research Forum: Misguided Guidelines (UGLY)
The Part I - The Good. However, many of the PERF Guidelines were counter-productive, and are simply catering to the latest media trends in coverage. These applications are covered in Part II - The Bad. This article will cover the most outrageous and misguided Guidelines that PERF presented. They are so bad, their implementation would endanger human lives - both officers … [Read more...]