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This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what might cause such perceptual discrepancies and distortions.

Type: Publication

Length: 179 pages

Publication Date: August 2006

Agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Authors: Anthony J. Pinizzotto Ph.D.; Edward F. Davis; Charles E. Miller

Topics: Assaults on Law Enforcement, Ambushes, Opportunistic/Spontaneous, Crisis Intervention, De-Escalation, Mental Health, Officer Safety, High-Risk Calls, Foot Pursuits, Professionalism, Complacency, Community Policing, Leadership, Threat Groups, Gangs, Vehicle/Traffic, Traffic Stops, Vehicle Pursuits, Critical Incidents, Pursuits, Suicide by Cop, Use of Force, Officer Involved Shooting, Training