"The database that Peterson and Densley are freely sharing — and the training they offer — can help prevent gun violence and save lives. The initiative merits widespread support." Read the Star Tribune's full editorial on our research here. … [Read more...]
Gathering useful data on mass shootings in America
Can anything be done to prevent gun violence at work?
Police arrested a disgruntled Long Beach Marriott cook this week after he allegedly relayed to a coworker his plans to shoot coworkers and hotel guests, according to reports. Authorities also uncovered a stockpile of firearms, ammunition and tactical gear at 37-year-old Rodolfo Montoya’s Huntington Beach home, police said. Montoya had “clear … [Read more...]
Guns, Hate, and Inaction: Ken Rudin’s Political Junkie Episode #289
The horrific acts of gun violence in El Paso and Dayton sound awfully familiar, and so has been the political reaction. As for the argument that this is more a mental health issue than a gun issue, Jillian Peterson, a psychology professor at Hamline University, talks about the mindset of those who commit gun crimes. It’s maddening enough for … [Read more...]
Verdict in police shooting of Philando Castile: The fear defense should have us all afraid
Why? Because it's emotional, not a rational assessment of danger. And police officers are trained to be particularly susceptible. Drs. James Densley and Jillian Peterson argue that because the fear defense is an expression of emotion rather than logic, the law needs to be changed. Bulletproof facts struggle to win debates or sway opinions on … [Read more...]