Trainer’s Bullpen: EP48 ‘The Science of Prone Restraint Deaths’ with Dr. Geoffrey Desmoulin

In this episode of Trainer's Bullpen, host Chris Butler speaks with Dr. Geoffrey Desmoulin about the critical research on prone restraint techniques in law enforcement. They discuss the conflicting views on the safety of these techniques, the…

Extending the Expiratory Date on Prone-Restraint Cardiac Arrest

Category: Press Article Publication: Blue Line Magazine, January/February 2025. Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin Summary: In our previous BLUE LINE article entitled Prone Restraint and Positional Asphyxia in Custody Deaths, GTD Scientific…

Footprint for Avoiding Injury

Category: Press Article Publication: Paralegal Press, Fall/Winter 2024. Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin. Summary: The ASTM International test for impact worthiness of safety boots involves measuring the amount of deformation of a modeling…

1+1>2: Simulating Occupant Dynamics in a Vehicle Crash

Category: Press Article Publication: Paralegal Press, Summer 2024 Author: Geoffrey Desmoulin Summary: Vehicle collision simulation software is commonly used to reconstruct the collision scene and define vehicle dynamics. However, it…

Prone Restraint and Positional Asphyxia in Custody Deaths

Category: Press Article Publication: Blue Line Magazine, May/June 2024 Author: Geoffrey Desmoulin Summary: Custody deaths of individuals restrained in the prone position are under increased scrutiny. Unlike the George Floyd case, where…

Defense Witness Suggests Suicide in Former ISP Trooper’s Wife’s Death

Category: Press Publication: KHQ Now Author: Hayley Guenthner Summary:  A concise article covering the Daniel Howard murder trial, highlighting Dr. Desmoulin's expert testimony. READ THE FULL PUBLICATION 

The Dangers of After-Market Police Accessories: How Can You Avoid Them?

Category: Press Article Publication: Force Science News, Nov. 9, 2023. Author: Geoffrey Desmoulin Summary: A recent officer-involved shooting highlighted the risks of using untested aftermarket products. In this incident, an officer's…

The Dangers of After-Market Police Accessories

Category: Press Article Publication: Blue Line Magazine, July/August 2023 Author: Geoffrey Desmoulin Summary: While many departments do not object to the use of aftermarket products, the case of a recent officer-involved shooting…

Pork Ribs Used to Simulate Human Chest to Determine Force Needed for Fatal Sword Attack

Category: Press Article Publication: Calgary Herald, Apr 24, 2023 Author: Kevin Martin Summary: Geoffrey Desmoulin, an expert in injury biomechanics, testified he conducted testing using the sword murder suspect Michael Elendu used…

Catching Bullets is Easier Than You Think

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Winter 2023, Vol. 53, Issue 3 Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin Summary: When bullets are stopped by an object, they typically incur large amounts of deformation. This is why…