Category: de-escalation

Debunking the “21-Foot Rule” in Law Enforcement Deadly Force Training

NBC News covers forensic criminologist, police expert and use of force/deadly force researcher DrRon Martinelli’s research that is debunking the outdated “21-Foot Rule” in law enforcement deadly force training. Now, more agencies are training their officers in Dr. Martinelli’s more realistic, practical and safer “Gun Assault Positioning” (GAP) tactic during encounters with suspects wielding edged… Read More Debunking the “21-Foot Rule” in Law Enforcement Deadly Force Training

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DrRon presents on Black Lives Matter and the War on Police while mainstream media seeks to diminish the truth

President Donald Trump has it right when he criticizes the left-leaning liberal mainstream news media’s coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement and the War on Police. Take it from me. As a media consultant and subject matter expert on the BLM, I see it all. Evidence this news story from WISN reporter Terry Sater… Read More DrRon presents on Black Lives Matter and the War on Police while mainstream media seeks to diminish the truth

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DrRon discusses violence against police officers on Cleveland’s AM 1420

Forensic criminologist/police expert DrRon Martinelli, on this morning’s Bob Frantz Authority talk show at Cleveland’s AM 1420 “The Answer” talking about violence against police and what President-elect Donald Trump needs to do to make America SAFE again. His discussion starts at 23:00 mins. into the program. Dr. Martinelli is the author of the book, “The… Read More DrRon discusses violence against police officers on Cleveland’s AM 1420

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How President-Elect Trump Can Move America Forward to Make it Safe Again

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. Forensic Criminologist/Police Expert Copyright (C) 11-26-16 The votes have been cast and at long last America has a new President, Senate and Congress. President-Elect Donald Trump has vowed that he has plans to “Make America Great Again.” However, I have some recommendations for making the law enforcement community and the American public… Read More How President-Elect Trump Can Move America Forward to Make it Safe Again

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Why the Best of Us Are Being Killed by the Worst of Us

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. Forensic Criminologist/Police Expert Copyright © 10-10-16 The tragic and senseless murders this past week of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Steve Owen and Palm Springs Police Officers Jose “Gil” Vega and Leslie Zerebny by two crazed and armed career criminals underscore what all cops and their families already know – there… Read More Why the Best of Us Are Being Killed by the Worst of Us

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Dr. Ron on OANN Tipping Point with Liz Wheeler

10/07/2016- Dr. Ron on OANN Tipping Point with Liz Wheeler Re: Black Lives Matter Protest of Officer Involved Shooting in Los Angeles. Forensic criminologist and police shooting expert DrRon Martinelli discusses the forensic and human factors aspects in the recent officer-involved shooting on armed suspect Carnell Snell by LAPD officers last week. See an excellent… Read More Dr. Ron on OANN Tipping Point with Liz Wheeler

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Chiefs, Sheriffs and Politicians – Time to take a stand on Black Lives Matter

Chiefs, Sheriffs and Politicians – Time to take a stand on Black Lives Matter Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. Forensic Criminologist/Police Expert Copyright © 10-03-16   The law enforcement community is currently experiencing the most intense scrutiny and community dissention since the Vietnam war of the late 1960’s – early 1970s. Law enforcement and city administrators increasingly… Read More Chiefs, Sheriffs and Politicians – Time to take a stand on Black Lives Matter

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Can police ever have meaningful conversations with Black Lives Matter protesters?

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. Forensic Criminologist/Police Expert Copyright © 09-26-16 In light of the most recent officer-involved fatality shooting of subject Keith Lamont Scott, 43 years in Charlotte, NC; and the protests and violent, riotous response from citizens both within and outside of the Charlotte community; the question looms as to whether police will ever be… Read More Can police ever have meaningful conversations with Black Lives Matter protesters?

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