Franklin Co. deputy earns Force Science Analyst certification

(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – A Franklin County deputy has been certified as a Force Science Analyst. 

Deputy Jason Lovins completed the course which provides police officers with evidence-based research and training focused on human performance during high-stress, rapidly evolving use-of-force encounters.

The course is designed to help officers, investigators, supervisors, and trainers better understand the human factors that influence perception, memory, decision-making, and reaction times during critical incidents.

Sheriff Peter Cates stated, "This certification further enhances our agency's ability to provide modern, evidence-based training while ensuring our investigations and reviews of critical incidents are conducted with the highest level of professionalism and objectivity."

Lovins is a 30-year veteran of the department and has also earned certifications in  Defensive Tactics, TASER, and Law Enforcement De-escalation.