Forensic Engineering
S-E-A's Public Safety Practice
Use of Force | Public Safety Practices | Firearms Safety
At S-E-A, our Public Safety Team specializes in applying force applications, human performance elements, and behavioral analysis, as it relates to human decision making in real-world force encounters. These analyses involve detailed review of human action and the potential causes for why certain decisions are likely made relating to the scenario being experienced.
Additionally, the team can review public safety and security policies and procedures to determine if compliance is met. This includes a multitude of law enforcement, emergency services, and security practices/operations. The team is also capable of performing ballistics analysis in shooting incidents and safety analysis for firearms incidents.
S-E-A’s Public Safety Team can assist with the following aspects of a case/claim:
Use Of Force
- Deadly Force Encounters
- Civil Self-Defense Encounters
- Stand Your Ground & Castle Doctrine Scenarios
- Physical Force Encounters
- Less Than Lethal Force Encounters
- Defensive Tactics & Subject Control Techniques
- Precision Immobilization Techniques (PIT)
- Human Performance Elements (Behavioral Analysis)
Firearms Safety
- Shooting Incident Reconstruction / Analysis
- Review of Weapon Safety, Functionality, and Operability
- Analyze Projectile Trajectories (Internal, External, Terminal)
- Firearms Instruction (CCW) and Shooting Fundamentals
- Review of Gun Range Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
Public Safety Practices
- Policy & Training Evaluations
- Section 1983 Civil Rights Claims
- Officer Involved Shootings (OIS)
- Detainment, Handcuffing, and Arrest Techniques
- Custodial Transportation, Injuries, and Fatalities
- Medical Standards of Care for Victims & Suspects
- De-Escalation Techniques Assessments
- Complaint Investigations / Bodycam Review
- Protection Detail Operations
- Maritime Enforcement Operations
- Conservation Enforcement Operations
- Vehicle Pursuit Standards of Care
- Crowd Control / Protest Management
- Active Shooter Response
Related Services
Learn more about S-E-A
S-E-A is a Forensic Engineering Firm with corporate headquarters based in Columbus, OH. S-E-A is a true multi-disciplined failure analysis company with fire investigators, civil engineers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers. Basically, if it fails or breaks we figure out how and why.
With offices and locations across the United States and over 350 professionals, S-E-A is able to provide an immediate response to our clients' needs regardless of location. Contact S-E-A at 800-782-6851 or via the website under Contact Us or Submit an Assignment.

