Category: Excessive Force

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

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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

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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criminologist, police expert and use of force/deadly force researcher DrRon Martinelli’s research that is debunking the outdated “21-Foot Rule” in law enforcement deadly force training.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 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

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DrRon Debunks Recent “Fake News” Research on Officer-Involved Shootings on OANN

Forensic criminologist and police expert DrRon Martinelli with host Liz Wheeler on One America News’ “Tipping Point,” debunks a recent “made for media” pseudo research study that suggests that police officers kill twice as many black as other types of people. This is an excellent example of the mainstream media’s repeated attempts to introduce “fake… Read More DrRon Debunks Recent “Fake News” Research on Officer-Involved Shootings on OANN

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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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