Matt Bloodgood Is A Police Expert
Matt has over 38 years of experience as a patrolman, SWAT Officer, Instructor and Supervisor.
He consults in the areas Officer Involved Shootings, Use of Force, Police Tactics, Policy and Procedure, and Human Performance.
Decision Making in Use of Force instruction
Your officers can learn to make better decisions and faster in use of force incidents.
This skill can result in:
Less controversy
Less injuries
Better articulation
Lower liability
Human Performance in Use of Force
Before someone can understand what is reasonable in a use of force incident, they must first understand human performance factors and what the human body can realistically do. A firm understanding of the complex interplay and perceived variables between the environment, circumstances, subject behavior, and law enforcement officer response is necessary.
Understanding human performance can effect :
Decision making under stress
Officers perception of events
Perception & Reaction
Understanding video evidence
Proofreading techniques
Use of Force Report Writing
Writing a use of force report is one of the most important elements in a use of force case.
Yet… it’s one of the most overlooked.
The use of force report writing class is a one day class that focuses on :
—Most common report mistakes
—How your report will be used (against you)
—Articulating force
—Interpreting crime scene evidence and investigations.
