Unthinkable with Kyle Bachus, Episode 6
In this episode of Unthinkable, Kyle Bachus speaks with Dr. Laurence Miller, a clinical and forensic psychologist. Dr. Miller serves as the police psychologist for the West Palm Beach Police Department and is a mental health consultant for the Florida Highway Patrol, in addition to conducting training seminars nationwide.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Dr. Laurence Miller’s transition from neuropsychology to forensic and police psychology, where he assesses the mental states of defendants and more.
* Clarification on what is considered excessive force, emphasizing public misconceptions regarding this and related terms
* The decision-making officers make in high-stress situations that often life-or-death and need to be made in a split-second — all influenced by their training, and situational factors
* The importance of training in de-escalation techniques, of which officers often become advocates for after witnessing their effectiveness
* Psychological screenings standard for all police officers and the overriding factors of personality and stress when it comes to the inclination to use force or not
Learn more about Laurence Miller:
* Visit Laurence Miller’s page on the Police1 website, an online resource center for the law enforcement industry: https://www.police1.com/columnists/laurence-miller
* Visit Laurence Miller’s Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Laurence-Miller/author/B001IU4W9Q?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
* Call: 561/392-8881
* Email: docmilphd@aol.com
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About Unthinkable:
Unthinkable is a podcast about the aftermath of incidents causing catastrophic injury or death, the experts who are called to serve when these accidents occur, and lessons that we can all learn and implement in our own personal lives.
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Connect and learn more from your host, Kyle Bachus:
* Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylebachus
* Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bachus-&-schanker-llc
* Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bachusschanker
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