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Articlesby Kevin R. MadisonJune 20, 2025

Understanding Officer-Created Jeopardy

Officers can be criminally prosecuted for using force when their actions led to escalation during contact with subjects.

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Articlesby Kevin R. MadisonJanuary 24, 2024

Time to Change Our Pursuit Policies

Complicated guidelines that require officers to make decisions during the heat of the moment are not working.

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Articlesby Kevin R. MadisonJanuary 11, 2023

Factors to Consider Before Using Force to Effect an Arrest

Legally, any use of force by law enforcement must be objectively reasonable, but we should also consider whether it is necessary.

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Articlesby Kevin R. MadisonFebruary 14, 2020

How To Close Assault Cases with Thermal Images

You can "see" bruising with infrared thermography, or thermal imaging, that's invisible to the naked eye, uncovering hidden evidence.

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