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

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police expert and use of force/deadly force researcher DrRon Martinelli’s research that is debunking the outdated “21-Foot Rule” in law enforcement deadly force training.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

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

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

Suspects drawing and accurately firing on officers in .25 seconds

Drawing and firing in .25 seconds – Regards the recent officer-involved shootings of armed suspects Keith Scott (Charlotte, NC) who held a handgun, but did not immediately point them towards officers; and Carnell Snell (Los Angeles, CA) who ran from police and then suddenly truned on them while holding a handgun. Also consider the recent… Read More Suspects drawing and accurately firing on officers in .25 seconds