How much do we really understand about human performance during critical incidents? Find out next month at our Force Science Certification Course in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Expert instructors. Real-world science. A few seats remain. Registration: events.forcescience.com/2026…

Always good to be back home at our training center in the Greater Chicago area! We're wrapping up another Force Science Certification Course this week, where participants had the opportunity to learn firsthand from Dr. William Lewinski, Dr. William Bozeman, Brian Baxter, Craig Allen, and Michael Musengo. From human performance science to decision-making during critical incidents, our instructors delivered masterclass-style presentations exploring a wide range of topics, all centered on one common goal: better understanding the human performance factors that influence law enforcement actions and decision-making. A special thank you to everyone who traveled from near and far to join us in Chicago this week. We sincerely appreciate your commitment to learning, sharing experiences, and, most importantly, advancing the profession through evidence-based science.

Now that's a picture full of law enforcement history, experience, and some conversations worth listening in on! A little downtime during our Force Science Certification Course in the Greater Chicago area brought together Charles Remsberg, Dr. William Lewinski, Brian Baxter, and Craig Allen — four individuals who have made significant contributions to law enforcement training, education, and the advancement of the profession. A special acknowledgment to Charles Remsberg, a longtime contributor to Force Science News, co-founder of the original Street Survival Seminar and Street Survival Newsline, and author of three best-selling law enforcement training textbooks. His decades of work have helped shape how generations of officers learn, train, and prepare for the realities of the profession. A great reminder that some of the most valuable conversations happen outside the classroom.

16 cities. One course. The 2027 schedule is here! Join us for the Force Science Certification Course and explore the science behind human performance in high-stress, high-stakes situations. ✈️ Can't travel? Available online, 24/7! 👇 forcescience.com/training/fo…

Closing out the week in Kansas City, where our latest Force Science Certification Course brought together law enforcement professionals from across the region to explore the science behind human performance and decision-making in high-stakes situations! Our expert instructional team, including Brian Baxter and Michael Musengo, guided participants through topics such as attention and perception, decision-making, memory, action/reaction time, and other critical factors that influence officer performance during complex force encounters. More importantly, participants gained research-informed insights and practical knowledge to take back to their agencies, helping bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world applications. A big thank you to everyone who joined us this week, and a special thanks to the @LenexaPolice for their hospitality and for providing such an outstanding training venue - until next time, Kansas City!

Force Science’s Michael Musengo could be found in Columbus, Ohio, this week delivering our Advanced Instructional Methods (AIM) course! While many training programs focus heavily on delivering content for participants to study, retain, and hopefully apply, AIM takes a different approach. This hybrid course turns the science of learning into practical, research-informed strategies instructors can apply in the classroom and during skills-based training. Throughout the course, participants are challenged to rethink common myths about learning and skill retention while exploring methods designed to strengthen retention, recall, and real-world application. Many thanks to the @ColumbusPolice for hosting us this week and helping bring this timely training to law enforcement instructors throughout the region! Interested in bringing a more research-informed approach to your training? Learn more about AIM and upcoming training opportunities here: forcescience.com/training/ad…

A critical incident inside a Houston hospital raises questions about crisis, threat assessment, de-escalation and the realities of human performance. As this incident reminds us, police officers are not the only professionals who must balance human performance limitations with the responsibility to manage dangerous, rapidly evolving emergencies. What happens when communication and less-lethal efforts fail, threats escalate, and the time available to make a decision suddenly disappears? In our latest Force Science News article, we examine the Memorial City incident not to rush toward conclusions, but to explore what it can teach us about thought, emotion, behavior, and the decisions humans must make when uncertainty, consequence, and time collide. Read the full Force Science News article: forcescience.com/2026/09/cri…

Did this one slip your training schedule this fall? No worries — there’s still time to join us! We still have seats available for our upcoming The Intersection of Video Evidence, Human Performance, and Force Investigations course, hosted at the Force Science Training Center in the Greater Chicago area. This advanced, science-based course explores how video evidence, human performance, and force investigations intersect, including the effects of perception, attention, stress, and decision-making, along with important technical considerations such as frame rates, lens distortion, and camera limitations. Interested in joining us? Learn more and get registered today: events.forcescience.com/2026…

Day 1 of the Force Science Conference 2026 is officially underway! Force Science Founding Partner Dr. William Lewinski kicked off this year’s conference, using his opening remarks to set the stage for what’s ahead and highlight the human performance factors that impact nearly every facet of law enforcement. Over the next three days, 40+ experts will take the stage, sharing a wide range of research, perspectives, and real-world experience from across the field. Joining them are professionals from 150+ agencies and organizations, representing 40 different states and three countries, all here to learn, challenge ideas, share experiences, and advance the conversations that matter.

Force Science Founding Partner Dr. William Lewinski could be found in Salt Lake City this week, providing the closing remarks for our latest Force Science Certification Course! After a week packed with research, discussion, and a massive amount of information, Dr. Lewinski helped bring it all together around a central principle: the human component matters. Whether we’re talking about training, investigations, courtroom proceedings, policy, or the realities of daily law enforcement duties, human performance factors must always be part of the equation. Understanding how people perceive, process, decide, react, and remember under complex and rapidly evolving conditions provides important context for understanding performance. A truly fitting way to close out another week of Force Science training and, more importantly, sending participants home with a framework they can continue applying throughout their careers. A special thank you to our friends at the @SLCO_Sheriff 's Office for providing the space and support to help make this week a true learning success. We look forward to returning for more critical training in the future!

Hard to believe, but we’re less than a WEEK AWAY from the 2026 Force Science Conference in the Greater Austin, Texas area! We’re getting ready for three packed days of keynotes, presentations, and expert panels exploring the science of human performance and its real-world application, from research and the classroom to investigations and the courtroom. With 40+ experts from across North America coming together to share research, experience, and perspective, it’s going to be an incredible three days. Still thinking about joining us? There’s still time! We have a few seats remaining for anyone looking to make a last-minute trip to Texas. events.forcescience.com/forc…

Still making your fall training plans? Don’t forget to add Kansas City to the list! Our Force Science Certification Course is headed to Kansas next month, with a veteran instructional team including Craig Allen, Michael Musengo, Brian Baxter, and more. Participants will explore the science behind human behavior and performance during high-stress encounters, including action/reaction time, attention, memory, decision-making, and other critical factors that influence performance during complex, rapidly unfolding events. Go beyond assumptions and gain a foundational understanding of what the science tells us about human performance under stress. Interested in joining us? Go to: events.forcescience.com/2026…

“No day shall erase you from the memory of time.” — Virgil, The Aeneid Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage and sacrifice of the firefighters, police officers, first responders, and countless others who answered the call to help. Twenty-five years later, the memories of those we lost remain as strong as ever. We honor those whose lives were forever changed and the extraordinary acts of courage, service, and humanity that emerged in the face of unimaginable tragedy. We will never forget.

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from all of us at Force Science! Our team is taking the day to step away, recharge, and spend some well-earned time with family and friends.Our offices are closed today, but we’ll be back and ready to go tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day!

De-Escalation is not a slogan. It is a decision-making process grounded in assessment, based on what officers are seeing, hearing, and interpreting in real time. That assessment starts with the TEB Profile: Thoughts, Emotions, and Behavior. By recognizing and interpreting these cues, officers can better assess what may be driving a person’s actions and make more informed decisions about how to respond. Intrigued? Come learn more about our Realistic De- Escalation Instructor Course, available as a two-day, in-person course or an online, self-paced course. 👇 Learn more about the course and explore your training options: forcescience.com/training/re…

Here’s a keynote lineup you won’t want to miss! We’re less than a month away from the 2026 Force Science Conference in the Greater Austin, Texas area, and this year’s keynote speakers are bringing together research, operational experience, training, and law for conversations that matter. The Science of Learning & Professional Training 🎤 Dr. Pete Blair, Ph.D. Executive Director, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (@alerrtcenter ) Rapid-Fire: Evidence-Based and Operationally Informed Approaches to Developing National Guidelines for Use of Force and De-Escalation 🎤 Dr. Simon Baldwin, Ph.D. Acting Director, Critical Incident Program at Royal Canadian Mounted Police The Certainty Illusion: Human Performance, Decision-Making, and Law in the Fight for Honest Accountability 🎤Von Kliem, MCJ, JD, LL.M. Chief Consulting & Communications Officer, Force Science & 🎤Lynn Westover Master’s Candidate, University of Florida | United States Marine Corps Veteran And that’s just the keynote lineup! Be sure to check out the complete speaker lineup and agenda for this one-of-a-kind, three-day event featuring multiple tracks and even more opportunities to learn, connect, and engage. 👇 Check out the comments for conference details and registration. events.forcescience.com/forc…

Looking to sharpen your de-escalation skills? There’s still time to join us in Wichita, Kansas, for our upcoming Realistic De-Escalation Instructor Course! This two-day course takes de-escalation beyond communication alone, bringing together communication, rapid behavioral assessment, and tactical decision-making to better prepare you for the realities of dynamic encounters. The goal is simple: practical knowledge and skills you can put to work as soon as you walk out the door. Want to learn more or get registered for our upcoming Realistic De-Escalation Instructor Course in Wichita, KS? 👇 events.forcescience.com/2026… @WichitaPolice @SGCountySheriff @SalinaKSPolice @RileyCountyPD @LenexaPolice @shawneeKSpolice @LawrenceKS_PD @Topeka_Police @OlathePolice @OlathePoliceFOP @KCKPolice @OverlandPark_PD @DodgeCityPD @kshighwaypatrol

It’s always a privilege to bring together members of the law enforcement and public safety community for the Force Science Conference, and this year’s event in Texas is shaping up to be our biggest conference yet! In addition to the individual participants who will be joining us, we’re honored to tip our hat to the organizations supporting this year’s conference as Silver Sponsors: ⭐️ @alerrtcenter ⭐️ @CSUedu ⭐️ @RealPepperBall ⭐️ @TMPALegislative ⭐️ @USLawShield We sincerely appreciate their support and commitment to helping make the 2026 Force Science Conference possible. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone next month in the Greater Austin Area! Interested in joining us? Learn more about this fall’s conference and reserve your spot today: events.forcescience.com/forc…