The Use of Force by law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties, understandably receives a great deal of scrutiny. Today more than ever, an analysis of the influence of human performance factors on an officer’s decision to use force must be understood. The availability of video provided by Body Worn Cameras and the ubiquitous cell phone allows another level of scrutiny when an officer uses any amount of force during an encounter, but even this innovative technology may not tell the entire story.

When considering the appropriateness of a use of force incident, it is important to understand the influence on an officer’s decision of; stress, action/reaction time, distance, attention, vision, perceptual narrowing and memory along with other equally important data that traditional Force Investigations may not contemplate.

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Under the leadership of Chief Investigator Daniel G. Richard, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police with over thirty years of law enforcement expertise, the firm provides a comprehensive array of investigative services. Dan holds certification from the Force Science Institute as an "Advanced Use of Force Analyst."

 

DGRichard Associates is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, ensuring client confidentiality and discretion in all investigative matters. Their team of seasoned investigators utilizes advanced techniques and resources to deliver reliable and actionable intelligence, particularly in use of force investigations.