Kevin R. MadisonFrom Kevin R. MadisonPoint of LawUnderstanding Officer-Created JeopardyOfficers can be criminally prosecuted for using force when their actions led to escalation during contact with subjects.June 20, 2025CommandTime to Change Our Pursuit PoliciesComplicated guidelines that require officers to make decisions during the heat of the moment are not working.January 24, 2024Point of LawFactors to Consider Before Using Force to Effect an ArrestLegally, any use of force by law enforcement must be objectively reasonable, but we should also consider whether it is necessary.January 11, 2023InvestigationsHow To Close Assault Cases with Thermal ImagesYou can "see" bruising with infrared thermography, or thermal imaging, that's invisible to the naked eye, uncovering hidden evidence.February 14, 2020Page 1 of 1
