AD #184 - Inside Critical Incidents: Jamie Borden On Police Use-Of-Force & Training

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with retired police sergeant Jamie Borden, founder of Critical Incident Review. Jamie is a nationally recognized expert in police performance analysis, use-of-force investigations, and critical-incident review.We dive deep into what really happens before, during, and after a critical incident—covering how evidence can be misinterpreted, how investigations can be improved, and what both citizens and law-enforcement professionals need to understand about these high-stakes events. Jamie also shares insights from his groundbreaking book Anatomy of a Critical Incident: Investigations and Analysis, which offers a new perspective on the facts behind police encounters.Whether you’re in law enforcement or simply curious about how critical incidents are analyzed and understood, this conversation will challenge your perspective and give you tools for clearer thinking around complex events.Timestamps:00:00 Intro05:15 Conference Overview05:39 Personal Story: COVID’s Impact08:27 Challenges in Law Enforcement10:54 Training & Use-of-Force Issues17:41 De-escalation & Policy Changes24:28 Investing in Officer Development30:39 Updating Use-of-Force Policies35:05 Policy vs. Practice Gap46:17 Body-Cam Insights & Officer Beliefs49:13 Training & Contextual Bubbles51:13 Leadership & Decision-Making55:23 Controlling the Narrative01:07:16 Resources for OfficersRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/