Addictive hypervigilance and the uncontrolled police use of force

28th February 2024Prof Jesse Cheng, DePaul University College of Law

Police officers in many jurisdictions are trained to be in a “state of heightened alert” when on patrol, both to detect and prevent crime, and for self-preservation; but Prof Jesse Cheng of DePaul University College of Law in Chicago argues that such an approach can lead officers into “addictive hypervigilance” behaviours which significantly increase the unwarranted use of force.

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Addictive hypervigilance and the uncontrolled police use of force

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