Episode 11: Contagious Fire

Send us Fan Mail Whenever a police officer fires their weapon at another person it is important to understand why. What were the conditions that lead to the shooting? Explaining why a single officer shoots two or three times is important but explaining why three or four officers empty their clips seems to be a completely different question. To better understand the idea of something called “contagious fire” we are joined today by Eric Dlugolenski from Central Connecticut State University. Main Topics •We’ll discuss the importance of studying contagious fire even if it’s a rare event. •Eric will explain the use of video simulators to study officer shooting behavior. •I also ask Eric to clarify the difference between shooting “errors” and justifications. Don't forget to like, FOLLOW, and share. Sharing this podcast or an episode is one of the best complements I can receive, which will help grow the show. And don't forget to provide a review. Giving five stars is never a bad idea. Feel free to email me your comments using the "send us a text" option (above), or at the following email address: [email protected] You can also contact me at: Bluesky: @policeinservice.bsky.social