@misc{10481/91581,
year = {2023},
month = {7},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/91581},
abstract = {(1) Background: The use of force by public and private security forces is currently an
issue of great relevance because of the potential injuries caused by any excessive use of force by
either active or passive subjects or a deficit in the real mastery of appropriate physical intervention
techniques (PITs). For this reason, certain traditionally used physical intervention techniques have
been questioned by scientific research studies and punished by justice. On the other hand, certain
media have dealt with this matter in a biased and unfair manner by broadcasting videos where the use
of force by police officer is displayed out of context. As a consequence, this problem has been brought
under the spotlight, causing general uneasiness of the communities and rapidly spreading over social
networks while favoring all sorts of parallel judgments. (2) Research method: A suit was equipped
with 19 inertial measurement units (IMUs) and a Biomechanics of Bodies software application for
Marras analysis of the data collected on trajectory, trunk twisting velocity, sagittal angle, load, and
nature and severity of the injuries associated with the different intervention techniques examined.
(3) Results: According to the data registered, the implementation of operational tactical procedures
(OTPs) reduces the probability of injuries and leads to a more satisfactory outcome. (4) Conclusions:
The implementation of operational tactical procedures, together with an awareness of the risks
associated with the excessive use of force by public and private security forces and bodies, could
reduce the risk of injuries suffered by both officers and citizens.},
organization = {R&D PROJECT DER 2012-35997-C03-03 “Study of police defense materials and possible
improvements” financed by the Secretary of State for research, development, and innovation of MINECO},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Use of force},
keywords = {IMUS},
keywords = {Body injuries},
title = {A Multidisciplinary Vision of the Criminal, Social and Occupational Risk Consequences of the Use of Police Force},
doi = {10.3390/safety9030050},
author = {Vera Jiménez, José and Villero Carro, Domingo and González Herrera, Lucas and Álvarez, José A. and Ayuso, Jesús},
}