Less lethal technologies
Using Shotguns as Less-Lethal Weapons
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Less Lethal Force Policy and Police Officer Perceptions: A Multisite Examination
Alternatives to Bashing
Product Evaluations: DKL LifeGuard and Myotron "Checkmate"
Non-Lethal Systems Research and Development: Pepper Spray Launcher/Disperser Final Report
NIJ Takes the RAP
Fostering Innovation Across the U.S. Criminal System: Identifying Opportunities to Improve Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Fairness
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Conducted Energy Devices: Policies on Use Evolve To Reflect Research and Field Deployment Experience
Research Assistantship Opportunities at NIJ
The NIJ Research Assistantship Program (RAP) is designed to provide highly qualified doctoral students with practical and applied research experience in criminal justice issues. NIJ provides funds to participating universities to pay salaries and other costs associated with research assistants who work on NIJ research activities.
This webinar reviews the opportunities that are currently available for the 2017-2018 academic year and will cover the application process, eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Presenters include:
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Are CEDs Safe and Effective?
Thousands of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States have adopted conducted energy devices (CEDs) as a safe method to subdue individuals, but are these devices really safe? What policies should agencies adopt to ensure the proper use of this technology? This NIJ Conference Panel discusses the physiological effects of electrical current in the human body caused by CEDs, as well as how this technology can reduce injuries to officers and suspects when appropriate policies and training are followed.
Use of Force and Conducted Energy Devices
Dr. Alpert discusses police use of force and conducted energy devices.
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