The Forensic Science of Shooting Investigations

Ever wonder what I do for a living as “DrRon” Martinelli, forensic criminologist and death investigator? Do you enjoy learning more about the forensic sciences involved in officer-involved shootings? Well, watch this interesting Cold Star science podcast I was a guest on where I discuss my CSI and forensic science investigations. (No, I didn’t dress… Read More The Forensic Science of Shooting Investigations

DrRon Interviewed by Famous NY Times Columnist and Author Malcolm Gladwell

Human Factors, Officer-Involved Shootings, and Suicide-By-Cop A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the famous NY Times columnist and author of such books as “Blink” and “Tipping Point.” Mr. Gladwell had been following my forensic research on how human factors and psycho-physiology affect police officers during officer-involved shootings. He… Read More DrRon Interviewed by Famous NY Times Columnist and Author Malcolm Gladwell

DrRon Opines On OAN on the Controversial OIS of LaQuan McDonald by Chicago PD Officer Van Dyke

Tonight on One America News, nationally renowned forensic criminologist and officer-involved shooting expert DrRon Martinelli opines on the conviction of Chicago PD Officer Van Dyke and the evidence reviewed. Tune in tonight for the evidence and learn how a forensic criminologist studies, analyzes and opines of the forensic evidence in a very controversial officer-involved shooting. … Read More DrRon Opines On OAN on the Controversial OIS of LaQuan McDonald by Chicago PD Officer Van Dyke

DrRon discusses the dramatic 2018 increases in officer murders and shootings

Forensic criminologist and police shootings expert DrRon Martinelli discusses the already dramatic rise in 2018 of officers shot and murdered by suspects with firearms on Bob Frantz’s “The Answer” show in Cleveland, OH. To date, we have tied the same number of our officers murdered and a 120% increase in firearms-related assaults on police officers… Read More DrRon discusses the dramatic 2018 increases in officer murders and shootings

Black Lives Matter May Be a Cause for Our Nation’s Rising Homicide Rates

The FBI just released their homicide statistics and the nation’s top 30 cities with the highest homicide rates in 2015 have been categorized. While there are some surprises in new-comer cities such as Salinas, CA with a 150% increase, and Waco, TX with a whopping 240% increase in their homicide rates from 2014, the usual… Read More Black Lives Matter May Be a Cause for Our Nation’s Rising Homicide Rates

DrRon Hosts New Forensic & Crime Show on America Out Loud

Nationally renowned forensic criminologist and law enforcement expert “DrRon” Martinelli will be hosting his own nationally syndicated radio talk show in January, 2018 on America Out Loud (www.AmericaOutLoud.com). DrRon’s new show, “A Thread of Evidence,” will be a daily show featuring current and breaking news stories, fascinating discussions on crime, forensic and CSI topics nationally… Read More DrRon Hosts New Forensic & Crime Show on America Out Loud

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

Chicago Police “Cooking the Books” on Homicide Stats

  Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., CMI-V Copyright © 09-18-17 Politics is entering all facets of police work these days. Whether its chiefs and sheriff’s siding with liberal politicians to support Sanctuary City status and not cooperating with Border Patrol/ICE; chiefs ordering their officers to “stand down” against violent alt-left – alt-right and anarchist protesters; or chiefs… Read More Chicago Police “Cooking the Books” on Homicide Stats

DrRon Explains the Officer-Involved Shooting Dynamics in the Controversial Philando Castile Incident

Watch forensic criminologist and police shooting expert “DrRon” Martinelli on One America News as he explains the legal and human factors dynamics of the controversial shooting of CCW permit holder Philando Castile by Officer Yanez that led to the officer’s acquittal this past week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7IUEdDhfVo&feature=youtu.be. Please share with friends. This is a tragic case that underscores… Read More DrRon Explains the Officer-Involved Shooting Dynamics in the Controversial Philando Castile Incident