A viral video from Toronto last week showed a police vehicle inadvertently rolling forward and running over a suspect and an officer during an arrest. The immediate reaction is often shock, but what really happens in these high-stress moments?
On our latest episode of The Sentinel Mindset, we sit down with Steve Summerville, former Staff Sergeant with Toronto Police, who provided context to this very incident. We explore the human factor behind the headline.
We dive into:
• The "fight, flight, or freeze" response and how it physically impacts an officer's decision-making, including increased heart rate, tunnel vision, and cognitive impairment .
• Why a veteran officer might make a simple error, like forgetting to put a vehicle in park, during a dynamic critical incident .
• Evidence-based strategies for officers to manage acute stress reactivity, including the science of physiological control and resilience training .
This conversation is crucial for anyone in public safety, leadership, or community relations. It moves beyond blame to understand the physiology of high-stress situations and how we can better prepare our frontline personnel.
Listen to the full episode now on your favorite podcast platform.
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