Decoding Use of Force with Sgt. Jamie Borden

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What happens when police officers make split-second decisions under immense pressure? How do we fairly evaluate these actions after the fact? These questions lie at the heart of our riveting conversation with Sergeant Jamie Borden, one of law enforcement's most respected use-of-force experts.
Jamie takes us on his remarkable journey from witnessing his brother's scrutinized police shooting in 1992 to becoming a sought-after expert who has consulted on over 400 high-profile cases. His passion for ensuring that officers receive fair and objective reviews of their actions shines throughout our discussion as he reveals how he created a groundbreaking Use of Force Training and Analysis Unit that has become a model for departments nationwide.
Jamie's book, "The Anatomy of a Critical Incident," represents the culmination of his decades of experience and offers what many consider the definitive resource on use of force analysis.
Whether you're in law enforcement, interested in criminal justice, or seeking a deeper understanding of police actions beyond the headlines, this conversation offers profound insights that will transform your perspective on critical incidents. Connect with Jamie's work through Critical Incident Review to learn more about his approach to fair and thorough analysis of police use of force.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Jamie Borden (00:00:00)

2. Creating the Use of Force Analysis Unit (00:08:09)

3. Politics vs. Effective Leadership (00:14:29)

4. Truth vs. Fact in Critical Incidents (00:21:31)

5. De-escalation as a Goal, Not Tactic (00:29:01)

6. The Anatomy of a Critical Incident Book (00:37:25)