Perception, Recall & Use of Force Incidents
Explainer
Explainer
The Impact of Attentional Load on Policing
Why do officers’ accounts of use of force incidents sometimes not match video evidence? Why do two officers provide conflicting accounts of the same OIS? These discrepancies are often attributed to officer deception or collusion, when in fact they are much more likely to be the effects of the way humans perceive and recall stressful incidents.
Download this succinct guide to learn more about the impact of attentional load on policing.