The Science of Forensic Animation

Interested in the scientific, applied sciences used in CSI to forensically re-create the circumstances of officer-involved shootings? Join forensic death investigator DrRon Martinelli and his Forensic Death Investigations Team forensic animator, Scott Roeder, as we discuss the scientific methodology behind thee specialized skill of forensic animation in this episode of my nationally syndicated radio show,… Read More The Science of Forensic Animation

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

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

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

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

New positive U.S. Supreme Court use of force ruling may change federal lawsuit paradigm for officers

From a recent courts’ rulings site published this week: “Police expert Dr. Ron Martinelli, Temecula (CA), was the prevailing expert in what will go down as a landmark United States Supreme Court use of force/deadly force decision of White v. Paulie, 580 U.S. ___ (2017). A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decided on Monday that a… Read More New positive U.S. Supreme Court use of force ruling may change federal lawsuit paradigm for officers

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