Published Articles

Dr. Martinelli has authored numerous books and articles about police practices. We will continue to post articles here so check back often for more information.

 

FORENSIC FORUM
by Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., BCFT, CLS

When Subjects Play the “Race Card”

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When Subjects Play the “Race Card”
As a professional who has studied the actual police reports in this incident, I would like to offer my considered opinions. The Cambridge Incident is indeed a “teachable moment.”
ForensicForum-PlayingTheRaceCard.pdf
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FORENSIC FORUM
by Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., BCFT, CLS

Taser® ECD Mentality

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Taser® ECD Mentality
As other defensive weapons systems developed over the years, the weapon or system can easily be abused by the end user. This abuse, and how to recognize and avoid it, is the topic of this discussion.
Taser_Mentality-final.pdf
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FORENSIC FORUM
by Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., BCFT, CLS

Police Responses “Suicide by Cop”

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Police Responses to “Suicide by Cop”, Part One – The Dynamics of Suicide
This three part series concerns the phenomenon of officer assisted suicide, or “Suicide by Cop” – SBC.The series was presented by the author at the 2009 ILEETA in Chicago.
Article-Suicide_SBC-PartOne.pdf
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