Law enforcement officers across the county recently participated in a workshop to help them gain a better understanding of the science behind the use of police force.
The class, which took place Sept. 18-20, informs law enforcement officers of the physiological effects that use of force can have on them in tense circumstances.
More than 15 agencies participated in the class hosted by the Lenexa Police Department, including roughly seven from Johnson County, and representatives from the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office and Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office.
(Read more: Shawnee Mission Post – Community news and events for northeast Johnson County)