AI applications to law enforcement
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible for machines to learn. AI can be used for good (e.g., more accurate IOD diagnoses by police physicians; data analysis of crime hot spots). […] Read More
Dr. Stephanie Barone McKenny and Trinity McKenny
Reaching your prime
Intensity regulation for peak performance
Officer intensity ranges from very low (deep sleep) to very high (extreme fear). It can be experienced very positively (e.g., increased sensory acuity during an OIS) or quite negatively (e.g., […] Read More
Using thought tactics to enhance performance
Your thoughts impact your performance. Positive thoughts alone (e.g., “I am competent; I am capable”) tend to be necessary but insufficient to achieve the desired outcome (e.g., hitting the bull’s-eye) […] Read More
Imagery tactics for peak performance
How mental practice can yield real results
Research demonstrates that mental practice — mental rehearsal of a particular task without engaging in overt actions — is better than no practice at all. Think about that when you […] Read More
Performance nutrition
Fuel your body and mind to meet the demands of a high-pressure profession
Do you have a desire to perform at your best and in all phases of your life? Do you want high performance while chasing the suspect, testifying in court and […] Read More
Protect your head from serious injury
What to know about headaches, migraines and concussions
The brain is the most important organ! It is a 3-pound supercomputer that regulates the patrol officer’s ability to see the suspect and take the appropriate action to keep the […] Read More
