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David Blake

The Science of Training

David Blake, Ph.D., is a retired California peace officer and a court-certified expert on human factors psychology and the use of force. He has significant experience teaching use of force and human factors psychology to law enforcement officers in several states. David has undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice and psychology. He has authored over 30 professional and peer-reviewed journal articles on the application of human factors psychology to first responders and their operational environments. David continues to conduct research on police deadly force and human factors psychology. He is the lead consultant at Blake Consulting and Training.

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LATEST ARTICLES
Is it “objectively reasonable” or “necessary” for California to change the law on the use of deadly force?
Academic research and real-world incident reviews provide a foundation for evidence-based practices and training
There is a dire need for peer-reviewed research in law enforcement that speaks to policy, practice, training and tactics around de-escalation
The body-worn camera is a tool like any other an officer can deploy; proficiency in use requires a “train like you fight” approach
There are a lengthy list of reasons why warning shots are a bad idea, but there are also some situations where it could be a reasonable alternative to deadly force
To truly understand implicit bias is to know it does not equate solely to racism or prejudice, but rather is a fundamental way human beings function
A cop is a servant who protects the public from evils (guardian) while also having the skill and courage to fight in battles (warrior)
Survey of officers provides insight into today’s environment for LE
The erosion of the Graham standard is occurring on many different levels and in many different ways — not all of them in the courtroom
Each circumstance is unique and while action/reaction time is vital to the equation, there are many other pieces for consideration when using deadly force